BMW Toronto and MINI Toronto are a leading and dynamic automotive dealership group located in the heart of downtown Toronto. With a commitment to providing exceptional customer service and a diverse range of top-quality vehicles, we are seeking a talented Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our team and contribute to our continued success.

Position Overview

As the Payroll and Benefits Specialist, you will play a key role in executing the payroll operations and benefits administration for our two dealerships, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional with a deep understanding of Canadian payroll regulations and benefits administration with a track record of success in the automotive industry. This position does not have any direct reports and is expected to be onsite during the first few months of on-boarding and then moving to a hybrid setup.

Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll Processing

- Process payroll for all 150+ employees in compliance with all appropriate national, provincial and local withholding regulations within UKG payroll software
- Manage accurate and timely processing of multiple payroll cycles including bi-weekly, semi monthly, and monthly schedules for both dealerships
- Ensure deductions, perks, and other payroll-related elements are processed accurately.
- Upload payroll data into accounting software

2. Benefits Administration and HR

- Manage benefit enrollments and terminations with our benefits providers
- Assist with employee HR documentation such as employment agreement drafting, letters of employment, and termination letters
- General filing and document retention

3. Compliance and Reporting

- Stay abreast of Canadian payroll legislation and ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations.




- Prepare and submit required statutory reports, including T4s, ROEs, and other relevant documentation.
- Provide periodic analysis of payroll and disbursement records to ensure that adjustments are in accord with management’s criteria
- Collaborate with finance and management to reconcile payroll-related accounts and resolve accounting discrepancies.

4. Team Collaboration

- Collaborate with sales, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless communication and integration of payroll-related information.
- Provide guidance to other staff members on payroll-related matters and foster a positive and cooperative work environment.
- Provides on-going assistance to employees in tax-related payroll matters
- Employee training scheduling for OEM requirements

5. System Management

- Utilize UKG payroll software to optimize efficiency and accuracy in payroll processing and reporting.
- Implement best practices in system utilization and stay informed about system updates and improvements.
- Utilize dealership management software (DMS) to enter payroll data for accounting purposes

Qualifications:

- Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation is a must
- Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll management, preferably in the automotive industry.
- In-depth knowledge of federal and provincial payroll legislation, tax regulations, and labor standards.
- Proficiency in using payroll software and strong analytical skills
- UKG payroll software experience preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with using accounting/bookkeeping software

What we offer

- Competitive compensation and benefits plan
- RRSP matching program
- Exclusive BMW & MINI employee lease program
- Family owned business environment

Please note that every application is reviewed by a human recruiter, and all hiring decisions are made by people.

📌 Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 BMW Group
📍 Toronto