Payroll and Benefit Specialist

Payroll and Benefit Specialist - 16 Month Contract

Toronto Ontario Canada (Hybrid)

Who We Are

Turner Fleischer is one of Canadas most progressive design studios with 250 committed creative and driven professionals. We excel at developing client-centric concepts that are based on their needs but grounded in 50 years of experience getting projects built. Our in-house design departments include Architecture Interior Design and Experiential Graphic addition we have a Digital Practice Department who commits to the implementation of BIM research development and the infusion of cutting-edge technology into our projects and practice.

What Are We Looking for

As a Payroll and Benefits Specialist you are responsible for precise and prompt execution of payroll alongside the thorough administration of employee benefits. Your responsibilities are central to maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and offering knowledgeable support to team members on questions related to payroll and benefits. Your work ensures that our studio meets its commitments to employee compensation and benefits with integrity and accuracy.

What You Will Do:

• Process accurate biweekly fullcycle payroll and benefits reconciliation.
• Process employee lifecycle changes (new hires promotions role changes and leaves) across payroll HRIS and benefits systems
• Maintain accurate payroll records including overtime retroactive adjustments and other special payments
• Process yearend payroll activities including reconciliation and preparation of T4s T2200s and YearEnd Adjustments
• Administer group benefits and RRSP programs including enrolments changes terminations and remittances
• Track and reconcile PTO accruals in accordance with company policies
• Post payroll journal entries and complete monthend payroll reconciliations
• Prepare and issue Records of Employment (ROEs) and process WSIB reconciliations and remittances

What You Will Bring:

• A bachelors degree or equivalent post-secondary education in Human Resources or Accounting and PCP designation (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) is an asset.
• 3-5 years experience in full cycle payroll preferably within a professional services environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a standalone payroll role.

• Strong critical thinking skillsand comfortable with ambiguity.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task prioritize and communicate effectively.

• PreviousexperiencewithDayforce and Benefit administrators like RBC Manulifearean asset.

• Willingness to be in studio for 4 days a week.

What We Will Provide:

The expected gross annual base salary range for this position is $85000 to $100000. Final compensation is determined based on experience skills and internal equity.

In addition to base salary we offer the following benefits:

• Transparent Salary Bands.

• Minimum 3Weeks VacationPaid.

• 10 Personal Days Paid.

• RRSP Matching.

• 8 Weeks WorkFromAbroad Per Year.

• 100% Benefit Premiums Paid.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Professional Association Dues Paid.

• Hybrid Work.

• State-Of-The-ArtStudio Gym.

• Annual Home Office Allowance.

Why WorkWithUs

Our culture of learning creates meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development. Together we give back through social impact initiativesand bydesigning thoughtful spaces that strengthen the communities we serve.

How We Hire

Ourhiringapproach is designed to welcome people who align with our culture and ways of working. We look for individuals who are thoughtful curious and collaborative and who bringdiverseexperiences and perspectives to our studio.

The process typically includes an application review followed by interviews and conversations that help us understand your experience interests and how you may thrive within our team. We aim for an experience that is clear respectful and reflective of how we work together.

We are committed toproviding an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process please contact.This inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only;applications aresubmittedthrough ourcareersportal.

We may use AI-assisted tools to support the review of applications. These tools help our team manage applications efficiently but do not make decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people.

Required Experience:

Senior IC