Elexicon Energy

Payroll and Benefits Coordinator (12-18 Month Contract)

Whitby, ON

Full-time, Contract, Fixed term contract

About This Job

Elexicon Energy is the fourth-largest municipally owned electricity distributor in Ontario. Our mission is to provide our customers with reliable, affordable energy services and to continuously improve to meet their needs, while ensuring the needs of our shareholders are met through sustainable growth.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Elexicon Energy we believe in living and leading our values through our daily actions. Our people are passionate about what they do and are engaged in day-to-day operations, projects and initiatives to support Our Why of empowering the communities we serve and helping customers create the possibilities that energize their future. This is an exciting time to join our growing team as we develop the strategies and plans to support a new brand and vision for customer centricity and operational excellence!

Reporting to Acting Manager, People, Culture & HSE and performs a variety of accounting and administrative duties associated with the preparation and reconciliation of wage and salary payrolls and employee benefits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Processes payroll documents received from People & Culture or cross functional departments and determines the necessary adjustments to gross pay.

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Processes electronic timesheets on a weekly basis

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Calculates vacation pay, retroactive pay, sick leave, reimbursements, retiring allowance, in lieu of notice pay and inputs adjustments into payroll system.

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Updates employee deductions as required.

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Applies all guidelines and statutes of the Employment Standards Act, the CRA and other relevant government legislation both Federal and Provincial to the organization’s Payroll administration and stays up to date with any changes to said guidelines and/or legislation,

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Calculates, deducts, and maintains garnishment records.

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Prepares adjustments to employee records for the preparation of annual T4/T4A's.

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Benefits and OMERS pension administration

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Balances employee benefits/deductions according to benefit provider’s invoices.

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Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all Elexicon’s corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

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Answers payroll inquiries from employees and supervisors.

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Provide backup and support to Payroll & Benefits Specialist

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Other duties as required.

KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

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Experience with benefit administration, payroll, time and attendance systems required, preferably with Ceridian Dayforce experience.

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Experience with accounting systems and interfaces, preference given to those with Great Plains experience.

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Proficient use of Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

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Attention to detail and highly accurate with numbers.

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Experience in basic accounting principles

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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National Payroll Institute certification as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP).

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Possess a post-secondary college diploma.

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Five years’ experience in payroll and benefits administration preferably in a related industry or business.

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Experience in basic accounting principles.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

Elexicon Energy embraces and celebrates our collective diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace built on respect, support and collaboration.

Elexicon Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome all individuals to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, Indigenous/Métis status, or other legally protected status.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation is available upon request at any point during the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please email us at HR@elexiconenergy.com and we will work to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered will be contacted.

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