Payroll Coordinator

About Us

Ren’s Pets is a specialty pet retailer, Canadian owned and operated by Group Legault, with stores in Ontario and the Maritimes plus a website that ships nationally. Ren’s is a premier omni-channel player in pet, with approximately 700 employees, covering 61 store locations plus a thriving ecommerce business. Ren’s sells only the best brands of premium, high quality pet food, treats and toys for your Pet’s Best Life.

Culture is very important at Ren’s. Our core values of Trust, One Team Winning Together and having a Growth Mindset are standards of excellence present in all that we do. We also deeply value our customers, and their support of our brand. At Ren’s Pets, we’re passionate about people & pets!

Job Summary

The Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Payroll Technician in the full payroll production cycle, including maintaining employee records, and ensuring timely and accurate compensation for all Ren’s team members. This role requires strong numeracy skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in supporting both employees and managers while contributing to process improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Payroll Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain and administer the HR/Payroll system (Ceridian Dayforce).
• Process Hires, Changes, Terminations, LOAs etc.
• Enter & amend benefit deductions.
• Analyze data entered by staff.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and post entries to the General Ledger.
• Reconcile source deductions (CPP, EI, EHT, WSIB).
• Support accruals and other month-end closing activities.
• Prepare and distribute annual T4s.
• Complete ROEs in a timely manner and provide support as needed.
• Assist with onboarding new employees and ensure payroll setup accuracy.
• Provide support to store managers regarding payroll and system inquiries.
• Answer payroll questions from staff (ie timesheets, schedules, punching).
• Build Reports & Generate ad-hoc reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of payroll experience.
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce and Microsoft NAV preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of accrual basis accounting and journal entries.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and maintain accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Curious and analytical mindset with a drive to improve processes.
• Team-oriented with a commitment to delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.

Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $50,000-$55,000. *The total compensation may vary depending on the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Additional Information

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

This position is based in the Ren’s Pets home office located in Puslinch, Ontario, with a requirement to work in the office 2-3 days per week and flexibility to work from home. Occasional travel to store locations, Distribution Centers or other offices may be required.

Ren's Pets welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please submit requests for accommodations to .