Top Benefits
About the role
Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates an expansive network of distribution centers nationwide.
As part of the GMS family of companies since 2018, Watson Building Supplies is Ontario’s premier distributor of construction related materials. Whether it’s a small home renovation or a large-scale development project, our team at Watson works together to ensure a safe, efficient, and positive experience during every delivery or interaction. As the industry leader in the markets we serve, we continually strive to exceed our customers' expectations with unparalleled service, quality, safety, and the widest product offerings in our business. Our team is made up of dedicated and hardworking individuals who together create a rewarding and welcoming work environment.
For more information about our family of companies, please visit Watson Building Supplies or www.gms.com.
Position Summary:
The Regional Payroll Specialist oversees payroll operations for multiple locations within a designated region, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of employee compensation. This role is responsible for supervising payroll staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, and serving as the key liaison between HR, Finance, and external partners regarding payroll-related matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise the end-to-end payroll process for regional employees across eastern Canada, in various payroll systems and multiple payroll registers
- Pull, manage and verify reports for hourly employees from electronic time software tools
- Ensure accurate processing of payroll, benefits, bonuses, commissions, and personnel and payroll changes
- Monitor and maintain compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation, including CRA regulations and Employment Standards
- Reconcile payroll records, remittances, and journal entries; prepare reports for management
- Liaise with HR to ensure accurate employee data, such as new hires, terminations, leaves, and status changes
- Benefits and RRSP administration including, enrollments, ensuring appropriate deductions from payroll, terminations and remittances, and vacation tracking
- Coordinate with Finance on month-end/year-end processes, including T4s, ROEs, and audits
- Collaborate on system upgrades, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify automation within payroll software and provide/create various reports
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure data integrity
- Coordinate with human resources and other departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee files
- Review and code employee expense reports
- Serve as a point of escalation for complex payroll issues
- Produce accurate ad hoc reports as requested
Basic Qualifications
- PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation required; CPM (Certified Payroll Manager) preferred
- Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, including at least 1–2 years in a senior role
- Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations, including all Ontario
- Experience with payroll systems including ADP, Ceridian, and Workday
- Knowledge of ERP systems, Microsoft Business Central and Navision
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Strong leadership and communication abilities
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- Strong Microsoft capabilities including excel, word and office
- A positive attitude is essential
Benefits
- Health benefits - including drug coverage, practitioner, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Retirement savings (pension or other) are provided.
- Perks - Company discounts (mobile phone, gym membership, etc.), training programs and opportunities for career advancement, group events, and more
If you feel we are a good fit for your career goals and skillset, we invite you to apply and look forward to reviewing your application. As part of the GMS Inc. family of companies, you can launch your career with a North American building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Top Benefits
About the role
Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates an expansive network of distribution centers nationwide.
As part of the GMS family of companies since 2018, Watson Building Supplies is Ontario’s premier distributor of construction related materials. Whether it’s a small home renovation or a large-scale development project, our team at Watson works together to ensure a safe, efficient, and positive experience during every delivery or interaction. As the industry leader in the markets we serve, we continually strive to exceed our customers' expectations with unparalleled service, quality, safety, and the widest product offerings in our business. Our team is made up of dedicated and hardworking individuals who together create a rewarding and welcoming work environment.
For more information about our family of companies, please visit Watson Building Supplies or www.gms.com.
Position Summary:
The Regional Payroll Specialist oversees payroll operations for multiple locations within a designated region, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of employee compensation. This role is responsible for supervising payroll staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, and serving as the key liaison between HR, Finance, and external partners regarding payroll-related matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise the end-to-end payroll process for regional employees across eastern Canada, in various payroll systems and multiple payroll registers
- Pull, manage and verify reports for hourly employees from electronic time software tools
- Ensure accurate processing of payroll, benefits, bonuses, commissions, and personnel and payroll changes
- Monitor and maintain compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation, including CRA regulations and Employment Standards
- Reconcile payroll records, remittances, and journal entries; prepare reports for management
- Liaise with HR to ensure accurate employee data, such as new hires, terminations, leaves, and status changes
- Benefits and RRSP administration including, enrollments, ensuring appropriate deductions from payroll, terminations and remittances, and vacation tracking
- Coordinate with Finance on month-end/year-end processes, including T4s, ROEs, and audits
- Collaborate on system upgrades, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify automation within payroll software and provide/create various reports
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure data integrity
- Coordinate with human resources and other departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee files
- Review and code employee expense reports
- Serve as a point of escalation for complex payroll issues
- Produce accurate ad hoc reports as requested
Basic Qualifications
- PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation required; CPM (Certified Payroll Manager) preferred
- Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, including at least 1–2 years in a senior role
- Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations, including all Ontario
- Experience with payroll systems including ADP, Ceridian, and Workday
- Knowledge of ERP systems, Microsoft Business Central and Navision
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Strong leadership and communication abilities
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- Strong Microsoft capabilities including excel, word and office
- A positive attitude is essential
Benefits
- Health benefits - including drug coverage, practitioner, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Retirement savings (pension or other) are provided.
- Perks - Company discounts (mobile phone, gym membership, etc.), training programs and opportunities for career advancement, group events, and more
If you feel we are a good fit for your career goals and skillset, we invite you to apply and look forward to reviewing your application. As part of the GMS Inc. family of companies, you can launch your career with a North American building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.
We are an equal opportunity employer.