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!

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.