Job Description

Job Title: Payroll & Benefits Lead
Company: Altis Recruitment & Technology
Location: Hybrid or Remote from Toronto or Ottawa
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Payroll & Benefits Lead for an exciting full-time, permanent role. This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional with 5+ years of experience who is looking for a flexible remote or hybrid work arrangement (onsite at our Toronto or Ottawa office one day per week preferred). This role offers exceptional learning and development opportunities within a collaborative and supportive team.

As a Payroll & Benefits Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless payroll processing, compliance, team leadership, and effective communication. Your ability to provide exceptional customer service, handle urgent situations efficiently, and maintain a high level of financial accuracy and ethical integrity will be key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• Manage & process payroll for permanent salaried employees.
• Oversee payroll processing for assigned candidates on timesheets across multiple provinces.
• Collaborate with HR to manage onboarding, offboarding, and training for internal staff, ensuring seamless payroll and benefits integration.
• Prepare and issue Records of Employment (ROE) to Service Canada for internal staff.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Oversee and verify payroll data input by coordinators.
• Review payroll forms (TD1, TD1-IN, CPT30, CPT1, etc.).
• Ensure payroll and accounts receivable alignment.
• Process remittances for deductions at source (CRA and other agencies).
• Stay up-to-date with legislative changes affecting payroll.
• Support payroll audits, PIER reviews, and year-end reconciliations.
• Maintain payroll process documentation and recommend software enhancements.

Benefits Administration

• Manage group health insurance, pension plans, parental leave top-ups, and other benefits.
• Work with HR to implement the new Flex Benefit Plan.
• Coordinate the annual renewal process for benefits programs.
• Administer new enrolments, adjustments, remittances, and terminations.
• Act as the point of contact for benefits-related inquiries.
• Facilitate transitions from leaves (LTD, maternity, sick leave, etc.) and return-to-work processes.
• Prepare statistical summaries on benefits participation and costs.
• Ensure compliance with policies and controls.

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead the team of 2 direct reports.
• Hire, coach, and inspire staff while fostering company values.
• Conduct performance appraisals and training.

Education & Experience

Education:

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification (NPI).
• Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) certification is considered an asset.

Experience:

• 4-5 years of payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, legislation, and employment regulations.
• Bilingualism (English & French) is an asset.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize duties, and maintain confidentiality.

Join Altis Recruitment & Technology and become part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your expertise will make a significant impact!

Apply today!