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 Perks 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, benefits, 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 collaborative 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/HR Admin (Canada)
🏢 BMW Toronto
📍 Canada