Payroll and Benefits Technician

Location : 2300 – 666 Sherbrooke St. W., Montreal, QC.

Status : Full-time

Start Date : As soon as possible

Salary : Starting from $60,000 per year

Reporting to the Payroll and Benefits Manager, the Payroll and Benefits Technician is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of all payroll and benefits activities for our largest hotel: the Marriott Château Champlain, but will also support the service manager in the administration of benefits for all our employees in Canada. This person works closely with the Human Resources team and financial management to ensure that employees are compensated correctly and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This individual plays a critical role in the accurate and timely processing of employee salaries and benefits. If you are meticulous, organized and have a solid knowledge of payroll practices, we would be delighted to receive your application to join our team.

Responsibilities:

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• Collect, verify and process data relating to hours worked, leave, absences and other elements of remuneration.
• Calculate salaries, benefits, deductions and other payroll items using a computerized payroll management system.
• Complete direct deposits, prepare paychecks and pay statements, and distribute them to employees in accordance with company policies.
• Manage employee benefit programs such as health insurance plans, pension plans and retirement savings programs.
• Ensure coordination of benefits activities, including enrollment, termination and coverage changes.
• Answer employee questions about benefits and resolve benefits-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll laws and regulations, including payroll taxes, mandatory deductions and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit tax returns and government payroll reports.
• Make necessary updates to comply with legislative changes in payroll.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records for each employee, including personal information, pay rates, hours worked, leave and other payroll items.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of payroll information in accordance with company policies and data protection regulations.
• Answer employee questions regarding their pay, deductions, pay statements and compensation policies.
• Resolve payroll issues, including calculation errors, incorrect deductions or late payments.

Requirements:

• College diploma in administration, accounting or a related field.
• Prior experience processing payroll, preferably in a labor-intensive environment, knowledge of the hospitality and tipping industry is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll laws and regulations in Quebec
• Proficiency in payroll management software and related computerized systems.
• Knowledge of Nethris, Synerion and UKG software is an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of Excel is essential.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and manage confidential information.
• A good level of French (spoken, read, written) is essential for this position.

Benefits:

• A daytime work schedule, Monday to Friday.
• An office accessible by public transportation.Free covered parking.
• Three weeks of vacation per year.
• Five personal days annually.
• Health and dental insurance from the 1st day of employment covered at 50%.
• An Employee and Family Assistance Plan from the first day of employment.
• Preferential rates at all Tidan and Marriott International hotels.

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Who we are:

Tidan Hospitality and Real Estate Group is a dynamic organization in real estate and hospitality, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Since its founders purchased their first property in 1970, Tidan has assembled an extensive and diversified portfolio of self-managed income-generating properties in Canada and the United States. The portfolio includes office buildings, retail spaces, industrial properties, residential buildings, as well as a group of affiliated hotels and one of the largest indoor tennis facilities in North America. Tidan has proudly applied its combined expertise in the hospitality and construction sectors to the renovation of the prestigious Mount Stephen residence in Montreal's famous Golden Square Mile. To learn more about Tidan, visit our website: