Neilson Financial Services
Neilson Financial Services
Neilson Financial Services is a recruitment firm serving the financial services sector, with an online careers and candidate platform supporting hiring activity across the UK and Ireland, Australia, Canada, and the United States. The platform enables employer and candidate interactions, provides data and privacy controls, and uses Teamtailor to manage vacancies and applications.

Payroll and Benefits Administrator – Toronto Hybrid

Manage employee records, payroll data, and benefits administration in Dayforce for Neilson Financial Services’ international life insurance operations. This full-time hybrid role is based in Toronto.

Description

  • Maintain accurate employee records in Dayforce, including personal details, compensation, job changes, reporting lines, and organizational updates.
  • Handle employee lifecycle transactions such as hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, and leaves of absence.
  • Keep employee data complete, accurate, and aligned with company policies.
  • Audit employee records regularly and correct identified discrepancies.
  • Create and distribute Dayforce reports for HR, Payroll, and management.
  • Enter and maintain payroll data covering earnings, deductions, direct deposits, and tax changes.
  • Review payroll information for completeness and accuracy during processing.
  • Answer employee payroll questions and escalate complex matters as needed.
  • Prepare payroll documentation and employment verification letters.
  • Administer benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations through Dayforce and vendor portals.
  • Maintain employee eligibility records and benefit plan details.
  • Work with benefits providers to resolve administrative issues.

Requirements

  • One to three years of experience in payroll and benefits administration.
  • Experience with Dayforce HRIS or payroll systems is preferred.
  • Strong data-entry and data-management abilities with a high level of accuracy.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Careful attention to detail and the ability to protect confidential information.
  • Working knowledge of Canadian payroll and employment legislation is required.
  • Knowledge of US payroll and employment legislation is preferred.
  • Effective communication and customer service skills.

Benefits

  • Support with benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
  • Assistance for employees completing benefits forms and enrollment requirements.
  • Support for open enrollment and annual benefits administration activities.
  • Accessibility accommodations throughout the application, interview, and selection process.
  • Commitment to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion.

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