Tag: Payroll

Company: Maple Leaf Foods

Location: Mississauga, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 01:46:31 GMT

Job description: The Opportunity: As part of Maple Leaf Food’s Finance team, the Payroll Coordinator is responsible for processing US and Canadian payroll accurately and in a timely manner, filing payroll related remittances and maintaining strong relationships with payroll providers and internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will have demonstrated a strong knowledge of payroll concepts, processes and legislation in both American and Canadian payroll, a problem-solving attitude, strong communications skills and a high level of attention to detail. These tasks will be completed while ensuring compliance with Corporate Policies, Collective Agreements and Legislative requirements in the US and Canada while consistently maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by January 22. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Process, reconcile and remit all Regulatory remittances in a timely fashion for US and Canadian Payroll.
• Balance and remit all benefits, 401K and union dues in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreements and policies.
• Involved in month end close activities including:

• Respond timely to requests which enable the reconciliation of payroll general ledger accounts
• Provide headcount and labour reports within specified timelines
• Run Ad Hoc reports as required to meet business needs
• Identify opportunities and recommend enhancements to processes/procedures and policies where applicable, teaming with the stakeholders for development and implementation strategies.
• Ensure policies, controls and standards are updated, adhered to and adequately captured. Create, update and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) documentation for payroll tasks/processes
• Ensure controls are in place and operating effectively to meet C3 audit requirements in addition to supporting internal/external audit requests
• Key liaison between payroll and internal and external customers for all payroll related inquiries.
• Key member for all weekly, monthly and year end activities.
• Support programing changes as required due to CBA changes or policy for benefits and earnings on payroll system.
• Provide Payroll back up and support to team members as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3-5 years payroll experience for both Canada and US which includes: exposure to accounting procedures, multiple Union Contracts and provinces/states within Canada and the US, and processing payrolls in excess of 10,000 employees.
• Bilingual (French) preferred.
• Completed one or more or working towards the following designations: (Payroll Practioner or Payroll Professional)
• Experience in a related field such as finance, accounting or business with effective accounting skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Canadian and American payroll administration practices and related government reporting requirements in a union and non-union, multi-jurisdictional environment.
• In depth knowledge of Canadian and US taxable benefits/pension administration practices.
• Experience with SAP HR/Finance, ADP Workforce Now, ADP Reporting tool and Kronos Workforce Now.
• Must be able to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills required; ability to deal with inquiries tactfully from all levels of the organization and external agencies.
• Strong business acumen with an interest in improving processes and creating efficiencies.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with the attention to detail and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues
• Strong time management skills with demonstrated ability to multitask and able to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and as part of a team
• Deadline and solutions oriented and proactive with a proven track record.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and working knowledge of MS Word and Outlook required.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us: We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.A diverse and inclusive work environment Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.We embrace a strong, values-based culture Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at .Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.#LI-Hybrid