Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

Payroll and Benefits Coordinator  

We are in need of a new ingredient!

We are in search of an amazing Payroll and Benefits Coordinator here at The Original Cakerie. If that is you, and you want to work at an amazing company, then keep reading!

The Original Cakerie Ltd. is one of four premium dessert manufacturing companies owned by Bain Capital managed by Dessert Holdings.  We are a rapidly growing company comprised of The Original Cakerie Ltd. (London Ontario & Delta British Columbia), Lawler's Desserts (Houston, TX), Steven Charles (Aurora, CO) and Atlanta Cheesecake Company (Atlanta, GA). We are poised for continued growth by bringing high quality products to both retail grocery and food service across North America. Led by a senior team with strong company pedigrees and experience driving improvement – we have exciting opportunities to be a part of this high performance, growth focused organization.

The People:  We have amazing people here at The Original Cakerie, there are Skiers, Runners, Video Game Heroes, Movie Buffs, we have a huge variety of people.  We have Family people, Single people, Happy people.  You will find friends here you like!

Position Summary:  The Payroll and Benefits Coordinator contributes to the success of the Company by answering payroll inquiries from staff related to earnings, deductions, taxable benefits, salary, vacation and sick leave and performing the tasks associated with a complete bi-weekly pay period cycle from time validation to issuance of direct deposit.

A day in the life of the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator can look like:

• Perform the tasks associated with a complete bi-weekly pay period cycle from time validation to issuance of direct deposit for 900 hourly employees
• Answer payroll inquiries from staff related to earnings, deductions, taxable benefits, salary, vacation, and sick leave.
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Assist with reconciling payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
• Preparation of hiring/termination documentation, typing of general correspondence.
• Maintenance of payroll files and records.

What we offer:

• Competitive wages based on experience. Build a long-lasting career in a growing company
• Health and Dental Benefits
• RRSP
• Paid sick days
• Employee and Family Assistance Program, offered to employees and their families at no cost. We value your mental wellness!
• Awesome workplace, WE MAKE CAKE!!
• Great people
• Fast paced environment
• Promote from within culture with opportunities for advancement. Grow your career from within
• Did we mention: WE MAKE CAKE!!
• A lot of fun

What we need from you:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with full cycle payroll & benefits administration
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation required
• Current knowledge of federal and Ontario provincial regulations required
• Strong attention to detail
• Excel knowledge a must
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices
• Customer Service attitude in dealing with employees
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a great team
• Experienced in ERP system, versed in Navision an asset
• Experience implementing/changing payroll systems
• Excellent communication skills in a team environment both written and verbal.

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