Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Who we are

For over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way. Buckland employs a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and talented people that know how to use them. As a customer-focused company, Buckland provides customers with a single source of unmatched Customs Brokerage (Canadian, US, Mexican), Trade Managed Solutions, Freight Forwarding, Trade Technologies and Warehousing/Distribution Services. Buckland strives to provide customized services in a memorable way.



Buckland is looking for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist
What you’ll be doing
This position is responsible for coordinating and managing the employee payroll and benefits programs in Canada. In addition, this position will assess personnel needs and draft targeted programs that will increase performance, organizational trust, and satisfaction. The goal is to attract, retain and motivate high quality employees while reducing turnover.

What we can offer you

Competitive salary, benefits package, and matching retirement plan.
Compensation range: $65,000–75,000 annually (subject to experience)]
A friendly, collaborative work environment.
Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning.
A chance to be part of a growing organization.
Remote work arrangement available for applicants who are not local to a Buckland office.


You will be responsible for

Bi-weekly payroll administration for Canadian Companies including government remittance and administer employee insurance programs including life, disability, and health insurance plans.
Benefit administration including employee enrollments, employee inquiries, analysis of monthly billing statements and assist with annual analysis of benefit programs.
Assist with Health & Safety, Short Term Disability plans, WSIB programs and related projects.
Advise and informs employees of changes and developments related to benefits including eligibility, coverage, and provisions by conducting employee surveys, census, and demographic efforts required to collect accurate quotes from benefit providers.
Facilitate accurate and timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll deductions to carriers, plan administrators, or other appropriate service providers.
Complete records, reporting, and other documentation of administrators’ and insurance carriers’ required by Federal, Provincial, and provider rules, regulations, and policies by ensuring the organization’s compliance with plan.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Apply your skills with Microsoft utilizing programs such as Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
Demonstrate your meticulous attention to detail by ensuring accuracy and decision making.
Driven by results working in a fast paced environment.
Maintain a well-organized calendar to balance meetings, tasks, and future initiatives.
Provide exceptional customer support by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly and effectively.


What we need from you

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Human Resources and/or Payroll Administration related discipline.
Payroll Compliance Professional certification.
Minimum 5 years of experience in similar role.
Experience with Ceridian payroll software – Dayforce HCM an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and compensation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Advance MS office knowledge.
Must be legally eligible to work for the Company at all times.

Want to apply? Get in touch today

Please visit www.Buckland.com to apply to this current and open vacancy and to learn more about Buckland and the services we provide. The career page will highlight all current open positions and they can be found in this link. When applying, ensure to have your most up to date resume and all relevant documents related to your application ready to be uploaded.
Buckland provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on any protected ground under applicable human rights legislation. Applicants do not require CAD or USA work experience but for some positions may require CAD or USA standard regulations knowledge and experience. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, placement, promotion, compensation, transfer, leaves of absence, layoff, recall and termination.

Buckland may use artificial intelligence from time to time to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment, including for this position.

Buckland will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, selection, and on-boarding process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]

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