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**Position Title: Payroll, Compliance and Benefits Administrator- CA** - Department: Finance/People - Reports to: Sr. Payroll Manager - Direct Reports: N/A - Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent - Location: Position is based in GTA and requires a minimum of 1 day a week in office (Mississauga), but may increase as business needs dictate. This may change as the company policy in remote work evolves. *We have a saying at Nando''s and it''s simply this: Nando''s is not just about the chicken. It''s never been just about the chicken. It''s about the people who make the chicken, and we are looking for a Payroll, Compliance and Benefits Administrator to join our family. So, if you have fire in your belly, passion in your soul along with proven ex-PERI-ence in Payroll, Benefits and Compliance and you''re looking for an opportunity to join a team that is an entrepreneurial journey of growth then read on and maybe Nando''s is the right place for you.* **OBJECTIVE** The Payroll, Compliance and Benefits Administrator- CA will perform payroll processing functions (60%), tax and benefit compliance (20%), and benefits administration functions (20%). The role provides excellent guest service to both our internal and external client groups. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES** Payroll Processing - Process bi-weekly payroll for approx. 400 hourly corporate employees, including salaried and hourly employees - Enter new employee information into payroll system, as well as onboarding documentation - Must have knowledge of and be able to calculate stat and holiday pay - Assist in process compliance and efficiency creation between all systems involving payroll data - Perform pre-production audits prior to processing payroll. Review and approve payroll reports, ensuring accuracy and addressing any discrepancies - Review, analyze and check payroll reports for accuracy and makes necessary adjustments or corrections through preparation of journal entries or other established procedure. - Recommends or participates in the development of new procedures and policies related to payroll operations utilizing knowledge of Nando''s, provincial and federal policies and regulations - Coordinate with Business leaders and Human Resources to maintain accurate employee records, including personal information, job classifications, pay rates, and deductions. - Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to ensure payroll-related financial reporting is accurate and complete. - Any other tasks as necessary. Tax and Benefit Compliance - File and Audit necessary tax and benefits including, but not limited to, WSIB, RRSP, EHT, and EI - Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll regulations, tax laws, and employment standards, including deductions, tax filings and remittances - Generate and distribute pay statements, T4s, and other required reports for employees and tax authorities. - Recommends or participates in the development of internal controls regarding tax and benefits - Process annual compensation changes in payroll and prepare supporting materials as required. - Monitor visa expiring dates using the system and requesting updated information from the business units; - Maintain appropriate PTO times updated on the system, auditing accruals in a cadence; - Track minimum wage changes across the provinces in Canada and manage the updates on the system as well as the stakeholders involved in the process; - Quarterly Periodically create zero hour reports, acting in partnership with Human Resources to maintain active employees list updated. - Process terminations in the system, working as gatekeeper for terminations not being approved by Human Resources - Fill out monthly report with the Worker''s Compensation boards, managing the premium payments - Provide Service Canada and other Regulatory bodies with information requested around employees payments. - Provide guidance and support to employees on payroll-related inquiries, including deductions, overtime, and compensation questions. - Implement and maintain payroll systems, ensuring they are up to date and compliant with any changes in legislation. - Any other tasks as necessary. Benefits Support - Administer Plan level changes and transactions for RRSP & DPSP with Canada Life and Empire Life - Facilitate participant updates for Medical Aid provider Effortless Admin, as well as RRSP/DPSP plans including onboarding, offboarding, and bi-annual amendments. - Oversee the administration of employee benefits, ensuring seamless enrollment, eligibility verification, and changes in benefits due to life events (e.g., new hires, terminations, marriages, births, etc.). - Maintain records and documentation of changes on the system. - Partner with Human resources regarding benefits-related inquiries, providing guidance on plan options, coverage, claims, and eligibility. - Provide support during audits related to employee benefits programs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal and external policies. - Any other tasks as necessary. **Education and Experience** - College or university diploma - PCP certification with Canadian Payroll Association - 3-5 years'' experience in clerical accounting/payroll processing - Intermediate knowledge of MS office Excel, Word - Knowledge of payroll processing, principles, regulations, and procedures - Skill in evaluating and analyzing technical payroll activities - Strong Excel knowledge is a must **WHAT ELSE DO WE THINK YOU NEED TO DO THE JOB:** - Strong verbal and written communication with a passion for partnerships, able to collaborate with Nandocas at all levels, restaurant and franchisees - ADP Workforce Now knowledge requested - Flexible, high energy, takes initiative and has a drive for results kind of person with a youthful optimism who embraces diversity - Produces results while working independently yet also thrives in a team environment - Excellent time-management and organizational skills that can manage multiple tasks and effectively prioritize in a fast-paced environment - High attention to detail - Works well under pressure in deadline-driven environment