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Job Description
Company: Northern Transformer Corporation
Location:
Maple and/or Innisfil, ON
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Department: Finance
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite, 2 Days Remote
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 annually (based on experience)
About Northern Transformer
Northern Transformer Corporation is a Canadian-owned, fast-growing manufacturer of power transformers serving the Utility, Renewable Energy, and Diversified markets. Our team delivers high-quality transformer solutions through proven design, skilled manufacturing, and a commitment to meeting our clients’ unique needs.
As our organization continues to grow, we are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Specialist to support accurate payroll processing and benefits administration across the organization.
Position Summary
The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing and benefits administration. This role maintains employee payroll and benefits records, performs reconciliations, supports statutory and year-end reporting, and responds to employee inquiries while working closely with Human Resources, Finance, and Operations.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration
Process weekly payroll for hourly employees, including earnings, deductions, union dues, taxable benefits, bonuses, vacation pay, and adjustments
Review and validate timesheets, attendance, new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and benefit deductions
Prepare payroll remittances, statutory filings, journal entries, reconciliations, and management reports
Reconcile payroll information between Dayforce and Epicor and investigate discrepancies
Support year-end payroll activities, tax slips, annual reconciliations, audits, and benefit reporting
Benefits & Employee Support
Manage employee benefit enrolments, changes, and terminations
Maintain accurate benefit records and coordinate with benefit providers
Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries professionally and promptly
Protect confidential employee information in accordance with privacy and record-retention requirements
Assist with reception coverage as required
Systems & Compliance
Maintain accurate employee and payroll information within Dayforce, Epicor, and related systems
Ensure payroll activities comply with applicable Canadian legislation, employment standards, and company policies
Identify payroll discrepancies and coordinate timely corrections
Collaborate with Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and management to maintain accurate payroll information
Qualifications & Skills
Education & Experience
Postsecondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; equivalent payroll experience considered
Minimum 2 years of payroll processing experience in a mid-sized to large organization
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification
Working knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, statutory deductions, taxable benefits, and year-end reporting
Technical Skills
Experience with payroll software, ERP/accounting systems, and Microsoft Excel
Dayforce and Epicor experience preferred
Strong payroll reconciliation and reporting capabilities
Ability to investigate variances and maintain accurate payroll records
Personal Attributes
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong discretion when handling confidential employee information
Clear communication and customer-service skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
Working Conditions
Primarily office-based environment
Hybrid work arrangement of three days onsite and two days remote
Regular interaction with employees, Human Resources, Finance, Operations, and management
Work involves recurring payroll deadlines and periods of increased workload during year-end and reporting cycles
Health & Safety Responsibilities
Follow all company health & safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices
Report hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions promptly
Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant workplace
Support Northern Transformer's commitment to safety, quality, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement
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