Admin, Finance/Payroll & Benefits

About Mariposa Mariposa Dairy is a leading manufacturer of award-winning cheeses based in Lindsay, Ontario. Our aim is to provide the highest quality cheese products in North America while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We believe in empowering our team members to lead with integrity and drive operational excellence every day. At the heart of everything we do lies a commitment to integrity, a passion for continuous growth, and the resilience to thrive through challenges. What we offer: Dynamic Work Environment: Join a fast-paced setting where you can apply your expertise and contribute to operational success. Collaborative Culture: We believe in teamwork and win-win relationships, fostering an environment where together is better. Commitment to Work-Life Balance: Fair compensation, comprehensive benefits, and flexible practices to support your well-being. Professional Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities to advance your career. Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Finance/Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join our team. This position will be responsible for managing accounts payable, and payroll processes, administering employee benefits, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. A successful candidate will coordinate with multiple departments, manage competing priorities and meet hard deadlines consistently. Key Responsibilities Promote company’s core values: integrity, growth, and resilience. Process accounts payable. Process accurate and timely payroll for all employee groups, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial regulations. Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes. Administer group benefits programs (health, retirement), including enrollments, changes, and terminations. Reconcile benefits invoices and coordinate payments with finance. Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits. Prepare and distribute statutory documents such as T4s and Records of Employment (ROEs). Ensure compliance with CRA, employment standards, and privacy legislation. Support annual benefits renewals and open enrollment processes. Manage vendor relationships, including reviewing invoices, resolving billing issues, and tracking service agreements. Generate reports for HR and finance teams related to payroll, benefits usage, and cost tracking. Assist with audits and maintain accurate documentation for payroll and benefits activities. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience, collaborating with HR and finance departments. Support system upgrades and data integrity within payroll platforms. Qualifications & Requirements Diploma/Degree in Business Admin, Accounting, or related field. Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation is considered an asset. Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration. Proficiency in payroll software (Dayforce/Ceridian), Microsoft Office Suite and Sharepoint. Knowledge of Business Central or other ERP system is considered an asset. Strong understanding of federal and provincial payroll regulations. Must be able to follow SOPs, GMPs, and complete forms accurately. Must be confident working in a team environment. Flexibility of hours when necessary. Reliable attendance is mandatory. We thank all applicants for their interest in Mariposa Dairy. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We kindly ask you do not contact us by phone. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon successful reference checks and employment verification. Mariposa Dairy is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. This employer only accepts applications from: Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Candidates with a valid Canadian work permit. #MDL123

The Finance/Payroll and Benefits Administrator will manage accounts payable, process payroll, and administer employee benefits programs. They will also ensure regulatory compliance, maintain accurate records, and support process improvements across HR and finance departments.

Candidates must have a diploma or degree in Business Administration or Accounting and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in payroll software, Microsoft Office, and a strong understanding of payroll regulations are required.

• Health insurance • Retirement plan • Comprehensive benefits

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• Accounts payable
• Payroll processing
• Benefits administration
• Regulatory compliance
• Data integrity
• Vendor management
• Financial reporting
• Dayforce
• Ceridian
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Sharepoint
• Business Central
• ERP systems
• T4 preparation
• Record of employment
• Process improvement
• Accounts Payable Processing
• Payroll Regulations
• Payroll Processing
• Ceridian Dayforce
• Payroll Systems
• Benefits Enrollment Processes
• Payroll Policies and Processes
• Resilience
• Accounts Payable
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Benefits Administration
• Billing
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Training And Development
• Data Integrity
• Finance
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Invoicing
• Legislation
• Microsoft Office
• Operational Excellence
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Process Improvement
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources
• Administrative
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Payroll and Benefits Administrator
• Compensation / Benefits Specialist
• Government Social Benefits Officials
• Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

3+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week