Scope: Canada and USA
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Full-time position; sponsorship and relocation (local or international) are not available.
ABOUT MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.
We dream big but keep things simple to act fast. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!
JOB PURPOSE
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees in compliance with federal, state and provincial regulations. This role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work collaboratively with HR and Finance teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Execute accurate and timely full-cycle payroll processing in compliance with provincial, state and federal legislation across multiple provinces (ON, QC and BC) and US states.
• Process weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly and monthly payrolls for hourly and salaried employees.
• Validate complex payroll components, including bonuses, retroactive pay, taxable benefits, vested stocks and off-cycle payments to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Support payroll reconciliations, month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities
• Verify payroll data including hours worked, deductions, benefits, and taxes.
• Assist with the Canada and US annual year-end reconciliation process (T4, RL1 and W2), ensuring complete accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain accurate employee records in payroll systems, including new hires, terminations, and changes
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay and deductions
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax laws, collective agreements and SOC’s controls
• Analyze payroll data to ensure it is posted correctly to the GL and reconciled to reports/remittances
• Calculate and process Canada’s monthly and quarterly worker’s compensation remittance
• Generate payroll reports for management
• Participate in internal and external audits with government and provincial agencies
• Comply with provincial and federal legal requirements by keeping current on existing and new legislation and policies
• Assist with the ROE processing
• Liase with HR, Finance and various stakeholders to improve processes and support payroll-related projects
• Collaborate with payroll team members to support skill development, knowledge sharing, and overall team effectiveness
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Skills:
• Action oriented / initiative approach to work
• Ability to work independently and efficiently; exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgement
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• Willingness and ability to work in a team, under pressure and meet deadlines
Experience & Qualifications:
• 3 years of high-volume Canada and US payroll processing experience
• Canadian (PCP or PLP) and/or US (CPP) certification
• Previous experience with Workday, UKG PRO and Kronos Dimensions preferred
• Highly proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of products: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Outlook
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
• A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€7.9 bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up.
• Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast tracked growth.
• A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.
• A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.
Pay: The pay range for this position is $84,900 to $127,300. Magnum takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Benefits: Magnum employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization :
· We are all about growth
· We operate with speed and simplicity
· We win together with fun
· We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
· We care and challenge
· We are experts in the Ice Cream Category
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact your recruiter. Please note: These lines are reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company Canada est une organisation engagé à la diversité et à l'inclusion pour stimuler nos résultats d'affaires et créer un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employés, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communautés. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifiée nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l'inclusion dans l'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifiés recevront la considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, l'état matrimonial, la situation familiale, l'invalidité, les caractéristiques génétique, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a été accordée.
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