You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada 

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. You’ll be joining a team made up of more than 2,000 professionals that’s dedicated to solving big challenges and creating real change for people with disabilities in communities across our country. They’re at the center of all we do, and we make a real difference in their lives every day. It matters to us because the need is urgent — and it’s growing.  

More than eight million people with disabilities in Canada experience challenges like poverty, discrimination, indignity, and isolation. These are the barriers that you’ll help tear down. Together, with your vital contributions, we’ll keep moving the dial on the challenges people with disabilities face. Our work is deep and wide — and you’ll always find it deeply rewarding — which is why we pull together to make change happen. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward: 

• Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.
• Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. 
• Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.  

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re: 

• Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities
• Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility
• Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits
• Supported in your professional growth, development, and success
• Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture 

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.

This Role:

 The Manager, Benefits & Payroll is responsible for overseeing the administration of employee benefits and payroll processing, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements and company policies.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer the employee benefits package, including extended health & dental, life insurance, disability benefits, and DCPP pension plans.
• Monitor compliance with government regulations, company policies, and collective agreements related to benefits and payroll.
• Oversee accurate payroll processing and reporting, including maintaining payroll records, managing pay rate changes, and ensuring proper tax and retirement withholdings.
• Assist in the year-end process, including T4 preparation, annual returns, and both internal and external audits.
• Provide guidance and support in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee benefits and pension plan documentation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors and providers, ensuring procedures are followed to minimize costs.
• Offer guidance regarding benefits enrollment and utilization.
• Manage day-to-day benefits administration, including billing, enrollment, termination, and updates.
• Reconcile and complete semi-monthly and monthly pension and benefits remittances.
• Design and execute employee communications related to benefits and payroll.
• Monitor employee eligibility for benefits in accordance with company guidelines.
• Respond to inquiries, troubleshoot benefits and payroll issues, and resolve conflicts.
• Report meaningful benefits-related data and trends to senior leadership.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to the Payroll & Benefits team.
• Stay informed of industry changes and new trends to help the business maintain best practices.
• Oversee the high-level benefits process, including reconciliation of accounts and preparation of monthly billing statements.

Positions Supervised:

• Direct: Payroll & Benefits Administrator
• Indirect: Payroll & Benefits Assistant

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• PCP (Payroll Compliance Professional) designation required.
• Experience and proficiency in using payroll and benefits systems.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

How to apply 

If you are interested in applying, please submit your cover letter and resume by November 30, 2024. 

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada? 

For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca  

Need accommodations? We're here to help! 

MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free. 

Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach 

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.