Payroll & Benefits Specialist

BMW Toronto and MINI Toronto are a leading and dynamic automotive dealership group located in the heart of downtown Toronto. With a commitment to providing exceptional customer service and a diverse range of top-quality vehicles, we are seeking a talented Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our team and contribute to our continued success.

Position Overview

As the Payroll and Benefits Specialist, you will play a key role in executing the payroll operations and benefits administration for our two dealerships, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional with a deep understanding of Canadian payroll regulations and benefits administration with a track record of success in the automotive industry.  This position does not have any direct reports and is expected to be onsite during the first few months of on-boarding and then moving to a hybrid setup.

Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll Processing

• Process payroll for all 150+ employees in compliance with all appropriate national, provincial and local withholding regulations within UKG payroll software
• Manage accurate and timely processing of multiple payroll cycles including bi-weekly, semi monthly, and monthly schedules for both dealerships
• Ensure deductions, benefits, and other payroll-related elements are processed accurately.
• Upload payroll data into accounting software

2. Benefits Administration and HR

•  Manage benefit enrollments and terminations with our benefits providers
•  Assist with employee HR documentation such as employment agreement drafting, letters of employment, and termination letters
•  General filing and document retention

3. Compliance and Reporting

• Stay abreast of Canadian payroll legislation and ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations.
• Prepare and submit required statutory reports, including T4s, ROEs, and other relevant documentation.
• Provide periodic analysis of payroll and disbursement records to ensure that adjustments are in accord with management’s criteria
• Collaborate with finance and management to reconcile payroll-related accounts and resolve accounting discrepancies.

4. Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with sales, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless communication and integration of payroll-related information.
• Provide guidance to other staff members on payroll-related matters and foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Provides on-going assistance to employees in tax-related payroll matters
• Employee training scheduling for OEM requirements

5. System Management

• Utilize UKG payroll software to optimize efficiency and accuracy in payroll processing and reporting.
• Implement best practices in system utilization and stay informed about system updates and improvements.
• Utilize dealership management software (DMS) to enter payroll data for accounting purposes

Qualifications:

• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation is a must
• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll management, preferably in the automotive industry.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and provincial payroll legislation, tax regulations, and labor standards.
• Proficiency in using payroll software and strong analytical skills
• UKG payroll software experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with using accounting/bookkeeping software

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits plan
• RRSP matching program
• Exclusive BMW & MINI employee lease program
• Family owned business environment

Please note that every application is reviewed by a human recruiter, and all hiring decisions are made by people.