Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

About Us 

The Ontario Cannabis Store provides safe, responsible access to recreational cannabis for adults 19 and older. We operate the sole legal online store for recreational cannabis in Ontario and is now the provincial wholesaler of cannabis for private retail stores. 

Working at the OCS is a unique opportunity to be part of an agile start-up in a ground-breaking new industry. We’re a diverse team passionate about delivering a great customer experience, working together with mutual respect and building value out of our differences. We’re an inclusive organization that understands that delivering great results comes out of ensuring every voice is heard. 

About the Role 

The OCS is looking for a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator to join our HR team. As Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, you will be responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll and associated remittances (ex. Pension), as well as the administration of our benefits plan. 

You will use your comprehensive payroll knowledge and excellent analytical skills to ensure payroll is accurate, the reconciliations are completed in a timely manner, and all updates are in the system. As Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, you will respond to employee inquiries about payroll, benefits, and pension. 

About Your Day 

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salary employees
• Reconcile employee payroll transactions and correct where needed. 
• Respond to employee, manager and third-party Payroll & Benefit inquiries
• Prepare pension and garnishment remittances
• Assist in year-end reconciliations and tax form preparation
• Prepare journal entries for payroll, accruals, pension, benefits, etc. 
• Collaborate with Accounting Team regarding GL reconciliations
• Prepare month-end and ad-hoc reporting
• Create payroll reports for leadership on metrics and KPIs. 
• Participate in team projects as required
• Ensure payroll compliance with applicable regulatory and legal frameworks.
• Assist in the continuous improvement initiatives for payroll and benefits processes
• Maintain expertise on payroll and benefits best practices, legislation and regulation updates.  

About You 

• Post-Secondary education in finance, payroll, HR or a related field of study, or equivalent level of education and experience
• PCP designation complete, or in progress, would be a very strong asset
• 1-2 years of Payroll and Benefits administration experience, including experience with payroll reconciliations and year-end processing
• Solid understanding of Federal and Provincial Payroll & Employment legislation

Job Details

City: Toronto, ON 

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

Required Travel: Rare 

Application Deadline: July 12, 2019

We are committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive candidate and employee experience. We provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in employment. If you require an accommodation please let us know, we will work with you to meet your needs.