<img src="https://vidcruiter-paperclip-bucket-production-ca.s3.amazonaws.com/tinymce_assets/assets/000/017/256/original/image001_%281%29.jpg" width="73" height="113"> Location: 666 Sherbrooke St W #2300, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0B2 (100% On-Site) Status: Full-Time Salary: $75,000 per year Tidan is a hospitality and real estate group with over 55 years of experience, managing a portfolio of 12 hotels, more than 65 real estate properties, and the largest tennis club in North America. About the Opportunity We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll & Benefits Specialist who is passionate about payroll accuracy, HR technology, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Human Resources leadership team, this individual will play a critical role in supporting payroll and benefits administration across a diverse, multi-site workforce. The successful candidate will also serve as a key internal resource for our UKG Pro and UKG Workforce Management (WFM) environment, helping optimize processes, ensure compliance, and enhance the employee experience. Key Responsibilities <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Manage the full payroll cycle accurately and efficiently while ensuring compliance with established deadlines. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Administer employee benefits programs, including group insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, and related initiatives. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Process employee onboarding, terminations, status changes, and benefits updates. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Review, validate, and process data related to hours worked, absences, leave requests, premiums, and other compensation elements. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ensure the accuracy of payroll deductions, taxable benefits, and statutory withholdings. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Prepare and submit payroll remittances, tax filings, year-end reporting, and government-required documentation. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Participate in payroll reconciliations, accounting entries, and internal or external audits. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Serve as a subject matter expert for managers and employees regarding payroll and benefits inquiries. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes and HR systems. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Support the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of UKG Pro and UKG Workforce Management (WFM). </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll legislation, regulations, and best practices. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and data integrity. </li> </ul> What You'll Bring <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Strong expertise with UKG Pro and UKG Workforce Management (WFM). </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fully bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken: essential because we have employees in Quebec and in English-speaking provinces/states. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Strong understanding of the complete payroll lifecycle, including: </li> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="circle"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">regular earnings; </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">overtime calculations; </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">vacation accruals and employee banks; </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">taxable benefits; </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">statutory deductions; </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">government remittances; </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">payroll reconciliations and accounting entries. </li> </ul> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience supporting payroll operations in a multi-site, multi-property, or multi-location environment. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience working within a unionized workforce is highly desirable. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Knowledge of payroll legislation in Quebec and other Canadian provinces. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Exposure to U.S. payroll operations is considered a significant asset. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Strong customer service mindset and ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders. </li> </ul> Qualifications <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">College diploma or university degree in Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Payroll certification (National Payroll Institute or equivalent) — considered an asset.</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Minimum of three (3) years of progressive payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll administration. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or equivalent certification is considered an asset. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Knowledge of payroll accounting principles and general ledger reconciliations. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. </li> </ul> Why Join Us? <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Opportunity to contribute to the growth and optimization of a modern UKG Pro and WFM environment. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Exposure to payroll operations across multiple Canadian provinces and U.S. jurisdictions. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Complex and rewarding work that will expand your payroll and HR systems expertise. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Close collaboration with HR, Finance, and Operations leaders. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Downtown Montreal office location. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">100% on-site role designed to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and team integration. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Comprehensive group benefits program. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Employee Assistance Program (EAP). </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Telemedicine services. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Vacation and personal days. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Corporate discounts.</li> </ul> Who are we: The Tidan Hospitality and Real Estate Group is a dynamic organization of real estate and hospitality, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Since its founders purchased their first property in 1970, Tidan has assembled an extensive and diverse portfolio of self-managed income-generating properties in Canada and the United States. The portfolio includes office, retail, industrial, and 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 experience 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: https://www.tidan.com/fr/

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