HR and Payroll Specialist

at  Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association

Imagine a job where YOU can utilize your exceptional interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with both internal and external teams.
Add a great collaborative team, a challenging variety of work, excellent work life balance, and you have imagined a job at the CLHIA.
About the CLHIA

CLHIA is the respected voice of Canada’s Life and Health insurers. Our work concerns the lives of all Canadians. We work alongside our members to advance public policy solutions that ensure a sound and vibrant life and health insurance industry that allows Canadians to enjoy greater financial security and access to valuable supplementary health benefits. Every day at the CLHIA, we bring:

• our authentic selves to the job
• our best ideas to every challenge
• our open minds to other perspectives
• our full trust in one another’s abilities
• our commitment to exemplify respect, accountability, teamwork, and excellence in how we work together; and
• our genuine enthusiasm for a job well done – whether it’s your own achievement or someone else’s.

We are a stable and secure association that has been busier than ever. We are a small close-knit team that works together to make sure the association runs smoothly. This position is currently a hybrid position where you are expected to attend the Toronto office at least 2 days a week.
The Right Fit
We believe the kind of person you are matters. We have a culture of respect and caring, and we want employees who will thrive in our environment. When we hire, we consider your potential and how you may fit with our team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• An undergraduate diploma/degree in a field related to human resources management.
• Minimum 2 Years’ experience processing full cycle payroll.
• Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or actively pursuing the designation is an asset.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation or actively pursuing the designation is an asset.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of compensation, payroll, pension and benefits practices, including non-cash compensation, group insurance plans, standard payroll principles/practices and legislative requirements.
• Proficient with various computerized payroll systems including Ceridian Dayforce.
• Analytical with proficiency in using Excel to perform a variety of manual payroll related calculations (e.g., maternity top-up, severances, pensions, retroactive payments).
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, within tight deadlines and to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent attention to detail and a consistent high level of accuracy.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work well and collaborate in a team environment.
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.

• Manage all aspects of our bi-weekly payroll administration, including data entry, deductions, and reconciliations while providing expertise in the interpretation of the administration and implementation of corporate policies affecting compensation and benefits.
• Process all applicable employee payroll changes e.g. new hire, salary change, retro-pay, top-up, pay adjustments, termination pay, ROE etc.
• Ensure accurate and timely remittance of payroll taxes, benefits, and pension contributions.
• Prepare and complete reports, journal entries, statements and summaries related to all payroll accounts including third-party related disbursements; reconciliation and issuance of summaries related to Income Tax Act, including year-end reconciliation and processing of T4 earnings, Employer Health Tax, T2200s, etc.
• Keep abreast of changes in payroll legislation and regulations and keep respective teams informed.
• Respond to a range of payroll inquiries, including reviewing and actioning items sent to the payroll inbox and assisting employees with Online Self Service registration to the payroll system.
• Review payroll output as per established procedures prior to finalizing and submitting the payroll, to ensure accuracy.
• In conjunction with Finance and the external auditors, gather employee samples and reports needed to aid in the validation of the internal controls and data integrity.
• Provide assistance on projects related to the development and implementation of payroll procedures, systems and practices.
• Support the configuration and implementation of HRIS modules, data feeds, and ongoing improvements in the HRIS to align with organizational and departmental objectives.
• Assist with other HR projects and programs.