Centennial Food Solutions is a leading provider of customized quality center-of-the-plate products in Western Canada. Our goal is simple: to connect our communities through great food and exceptional service. Our reputation as a dependable and flexible partner is why discerning restaurants, retailers, foodservice, and trading companies choose us time and time again. With branches across Western Canada and a vast network of business brands, we are uniquely positioned to bring value to our partners at every turn.

Position Title: Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Location: Calgary, AB
Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Total Rewards Manager, with responsibilities to the Director Human Resources. Duties include but are not limited to full cycle payroll processing and benefits administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full cycle payroll processing.
• Provide backup and vacation coverage for Total Rewards Manager.
• Submit and process background checks through our provider.
• Administrative onboarding of new employees, and maintain employee records.
• Enter and review of payroll and benefit entries in Dayforce.
• Maintenance of Dayforce system.
• Provide guidance and training for Dayforce users and approvers.
• Biweekly review of employee timesheets, checking for discrepancies, following company, union and/or provincial regulations.
• Assist employees and managers with pay and benefit related questions.
• Support administration of the group benefit plan (enrolments, terminations, disability, etc.)
• Quarterly benefit reconciliation.
• Monthly reconciliation and billing for benefits, union remittances for dues and pension.
• Oversee employee share ownership plan.
• Provide third parties with any required information requested in relations to WCB or injury claims.
• Annual, Quarterly and Year End reporting and remittances for WorkSafe BC, WCB Alberta and Saskatchewan.
• Develop and communicate reports and information pertaining to HR and Payroll as required.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Payroll Certification (PCP) required, proof of successful completion will be required prior to interview.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a payroll and benefits related position, playing an active part in completing full cycle payroll (minimum 500 employees).
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written skills required.
• Experience with Union payroll preferred.
• 2 years’ experience using Dayforce HCM would be considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive Health and Dental coverage for you and your family.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
• Subsidized Company Share Ownership plan.
• Employee Family Assistance Program (support for mental health, financial services, and legal needs).
• Employee pricing on thousands of high-quality foods.
• Career advancement opportunities and training across the company.
• Instant Pay: through pay streaming you can have instant access to earnings without having to wait for payday!
• Belonging to a team that is passionate about food and long-term success.

Please note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Centennial Food Solutions regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• Please note that final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to criminal, and/or credit testing.