Fastfrate Group has been providing industry-leading transportation services for more than 50 years. From what started as an LTL over-the-road and intermodal carrier, Fastfrate has grown into a diverse group comprised of multiple companies operating across Canada. This evolution allows us to offer customers a full suite of asset-based transportation, including over-the-road, cross-border, intermodal LTL and TL, drayage and transload, warehousing, distribution, logistics services and final mile.
Fastfrate Group is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist for our Woodbridge, Ontario, office. You’ll be responsible for working with sensitive data accurately and with confidentiality while completing tasks related to payroll processing, ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time and that all employee records are accurate.
- Maintain and process weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payrolls for hourly and salary employees in Canada, union and non-unionized employees
- Maintain bi-weekly US payroll
- Maintain time and attendance system, Dayforce for all hourly and salary employees
- Set up new employees and make necessary changes to existing employees within the payroll system and benefits provider system
- Ensure the payroll is audited during processing and complies with all applicable regulations.
- Annual filling and reconciliation of T4s, RL1 and all other programs for provincial and federal remittances
- WEIMS reporting
- Process third-party payments and garnishments
- Provide guidance, direction, and support to employee inquiries related to the Dayforce recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, time off requests, leaves of absence, payroll, and benefits administration
- Administration of the benefit programs
- Create and manage Dayforce reports
- Handle monthly reports and payments
- Liaise with finance as required for reporting
- Create employee documents, including Employment Agreements and employee letters related to compensation or job changes
- Process part of the recruitment process, such as job postings
- Other duties as assigned
- Certification in either Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM)
- Minimum two years working within a Canadian payroll system
- Knowledge of federal and provincial payroll regulations, including tax regulations and legal requirements
- Experience working with collective agreements
- Strong attention to detail is required
- Exceptional knowledge of accounting policies and practices
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of Dayforce is considered an asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to integrate new software into a Company
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Supportive working environment
- Team atmosphere
- Standard office hours; Monday to Friday from approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Health and dental benefits
- Well-established company backed by over 50 years of service.
Consolidated Fastfrate Inc is compliant with all Ontario laws in providing accommodation to persons with disabilities and provides an accessible environment. We will accommodate persons with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes, and persons with disabilities will be accommodated on hiring and during employment. Should you require accommodation, please do not hesitate to request it.
Woodbridge, ON
