Recipe Unlimited Corporation is Canada’s leading full service restaurant company. Home to such iconic brands as Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, St.Hubert, The Keg, Montana’s, Bier Markt, East Side Mario’s, The Landing Restaurant Group, New York Fries, The Pickle Barrel & Catering, State & Main, Elephant and Castle, Original Joe’s, Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar, The Burger’s Priest, Blanco Cantina and Anejo. With this diverse portfolio of restaurants our Home Office Teammates have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of some of the most popular, well-loved brands in Canada. Variety isn’t the only thing we offer – we are passionate about our industry, we celebrate and support diversity of thought, we are innately curious and encourage our Teammates to take ownership. Above all else, we believe in doing the right thing for our people, our communities and our planet.
The primary focus of the Analyst, Payroll is to support Payroll Manager with payroll related projects, maintain payroll system, perform analysis of employee and earnings/deductions/taxes configuration, and administer accurate, efficient and timely payroll execution for employees across Canada. Analyst, Payroll will be responsible for executing payroll for high volume teams across multiple Provinces and uphold the integrity of payroll system and making sure legislation requirements are met and company policies are configured in Ceridian Dayforce.
What you will do in this role:
Conduct regular analysis of payroll data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
Partner and lead process improvement initiatives to ensure efficiency is an ongoing focus for the payroll function
Work with government agencies and stakeholders performing internal and external audits
Troubleshoot and resolve data errors that arise from all external systems interfaces
Setup and maintain employee options; Group Benefits, Vacation and Personal Days entitlement
Perform payroll JE booking in JDE and work closely with the Finance team on all payroll related financial transactions, initiatives, audits and reconciliations
Work with Payroll Manager in maintaining Ceridian Dayforce payroll by setting up earnings/deductions/org. structure items in accordance with changing company requirements
Perform periodic audit of employee set up, earnings and deductions, identify deficiencies and fix accordingly
Perform quarterly tax forms verification, PIER balancing, analyze mapping for tax forms reporting to prepare for smooth Year End
Assist Payroll Manager with Year End activities such as year-end adjustments, tax forms issuance (T4, RL-1, T2200, etc.)
WCB/EHT calculation and reporting
Accurately run payroll for 2 pay groups (Salaried, Hourly) by processing payroll information including but not limited to master file changes, earnings/deductions/taxable benefits, department, leaves, new hire set up and terminations
Process and balance payroll expenses, deductions and adjustments
Provide a timely response from inquiries from Finance, HR, managers and employees
Provide guidance to the Payroll Team
Provide back up to the Payroll Manager
Provide support for project work and other duties as required
What we are looking from you:
Post-secondary Education with a focus on Administration and or Accounting preferred
Canadian Payroll Association - PCP is required, CPM preferred
5+ years of hands-on experience in full cycle payroll processing in organizations with over 5000 employees
General knowledge of Canadian employment law and payroll legislation, including multi-provincial payroll requirements
2+ years experience with and or working knowledge of Ceridian Dayforce and JDE is preferred
Experience with unionized payroll environment will have an advantage
What’s in it for you?
Flexible/Hybrid work environment
You’d be joining a close-knit, innovative team of creative and energetic go-getters
You’d be a part of Canada’s largest full-service restaurant company that leads the industry in size and innovation
20% associate discount dining card and monthly dining allowance valid at participating Recipe brands
A welcoming, fun and safe work environment founded on respect
Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands
Industry-leading benefits, wellness programs, and total rewards programs
Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone.
Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact recruit@recipeunlimited.com.
