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Compensation & Benefits Specialist (Payroll Specialist | Benefits Specialist) Permanent, Full Time Mississauga Office Hybrid schedule 4 days a week in-office, and a work-from-home day* With over 25 years of experience, we are redefining travel by creating seamless, world-class airport experiences in over 350 locations worldwide. As a dynamic and fast-growing company, we offer exciting career opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and the chance to be part of a team thats shaping the future of travel. If you''re passionate about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, wed love to have you on board! We are seeking a detail-oriented Compensation and Benefits Specialist to manage payroll and administer employee benefit programs. The specialist collaborates with HR, finance, and external vendors to support smooth operations, ensure legal compliance, and contribute to employee satisfaction through effective benefits communication and service delivery. Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and knowledge of payroll systems, tax regulations, and benefit policies are key to success in this position. Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of both semi-monthly and bi-weekly Union and Non-Union payroll for employees based across five Provinces in Canada (ON, BC, QC, MB, AB) using ADP Workforce. Act as the main point of contact for employees and management by assisting with queries and resolving issues in a timely manner as it relates to payroll & benefits. Prepare employee forms (verification of employment, income tax forms, ROEs, T4, RL1, T-2200 and all benefits-related documentation) Educate employees on payroll processes, benefit plans, and policy changes Reconciliation and balancing of payroll data against third-party providers Ensure compensation and benefits practices comply with federal and provincial laws and regulations including remittances, withholding exemptions, taxable benefits, etc Partner with HR, finance, and legal departments to develop and revise compensation policies and procedures. Support annual performance and salary review processes, including incentive programs, merit increases and company bonuses. Participate in compensation surveys and interpret results for strategic planning. Ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholding and company deductions. Perform audit of payroll data prior to completion using a variety of reports, analysis, and validation of payroll processing results. Review existing payroll processes and recommend changes with a focus on process improvement and system enhancements / optimization. Responsible for tracking accurate vacation time off. Responsible for providing information related to payroll inquiries from Service Canada, CRA and Stats Canada surveys for all Payroll items. Conduct regular audits of compensation practices to identify and address potential regulatory compliance gaps. Other related responsibilities and special or ad hoc projects, as assigned. 5+ years of payroll processing and benefits administration experience in multiprovince. ~ Post-secondary education in accounting, finance or related field with Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification preferred or proof of working towards the designation (Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation awarded or near completion would be an asset). ~ Professional certifications such as CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) are a plus. ~ Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, compliance, and financial reporting. ~ Solid understanding of compensation strategy, job evaluation, pay structures, and employee benefits. ~ Experience with salary benchmarking tools and compensation data providers (e.g., Mercer, Radford, PayScale) and asset. ~ In-depth knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial payroll regulations in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta and British-Columbia. ~ Ability to manage sensitive data with confidentiality and integrity. ~ Understanding of and completion of all year-end financial requirements (T4''s adjustment) and regulatory taxation and legislative requirements, including the application of taxable benefits ~ Skilled in using spreadsheets including formulas, pivot tables, data validation and other relevant software applications (e.g. Microsoft Excel). ~ Strong customer service focus with the capability to address employee inquiries and concerns professionally. ~ Bilingual French/English, a strong asset Health & Dental Benefits Life insurance On-site parking Hybrid 1 day WFH/week Apply today and help us shape the future of our workplace. Plaza Premium Group offers a competitive salary, extensive health benefits package, and family access to our lounges. We strive to be inclusive of the diversity of our employees, invest in their development and foster a collaborative and respectful work environment where all employees feel like they belong and matter. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, First Nations peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. In accordance with AODA, applicants with disability requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance. Due to Canadian Immigration regulations, only applications from Canadian citizens or other individuals legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered.