Full-Time Junior Administrator, Benefits and Payroll

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Senior Manager, HR and Compensation, the Junior Administrator, Benefits & Payroll plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive benefits administration while ensuring accurate and timely payroll support.This role focuses heavily on the day-to-day management of group benefits and retirement plans, vendor coordination, and employee support, helping to provide positive employee experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Benefits Administration: Serve as the main point of contact for employees regarding benefits programs. Manage benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations. Liaise directly with benefits providers and vendors. Assist with annual benefits renewals and open enrollment planning. Monitor and audit benefits data. Prepare and reconcile monthly benefits invoices. Support benefits education sessions. Maintain knowledge of benefits trends and legislation. Collaborate with finance and HR leadership to analyze benefits utilization.
• Payroll Administration: Support accurate processing of semi-monthly payroll cycle. Maintain payroll records and ensure proper integration between payroll and benefits data. Support audits and compliance checks.
• Data Management & Compliance: Maintain accurate and confidential employee records within HRIS (e.g., BambooHR) and payroll systems (e.g., ADP). Assist with regular audits of employee data. Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• HR Administrative Support: Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS. Participate in basic HR audits and compliance checks. Assist with document management and policy updates. Support special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuing or holding a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation.
• Pursuing or holding the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation or similar work experience.
• Strong expertise in benefits administration.
• Solid understanding of payroll processing and systems integration.
• Familiarity with Canadian federal and provincial employment standards and payroll legislation.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong technology skills in Microsoft 365 tools.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to learning.

WORKING CONDITIONS

All CM employees work 40 hours per week, remotely from a home office environment.

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