Top Benefits
About the role
About YORK1:
YORK1 is a leader in environmental and industrial services, providing sustainable waste management solutions across Ontario. With a growing fleet and a strong presence in the region, we are committed to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on your experience
- Health and dental coverage for yourself and your dependents
- RRSP matching to help you plan for the future
- Ongoing training and development to support your growth and career progression
Position Overview:
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing and executing the full cycle of payroll for both hourly and salaried employees in a partially unionized environment. This role ensures compliance with all payroll legislation, collective agreements, and internal policies. The Payroll Specialist provides subject matter expertise in payroll processes, audits, reconciliations, and reporting, while supporting HR and Finance with payroll-related analysis and projects.
Job Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Compliance (50%)
- Prepare and process weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for hourly and salaried employees in a partially unionized workforce.
- Review and validate payroll entries, ensuring compliance with employment standards, taxation rules, and union agreements.
- Calculate and reconcile taxable benefits, vacation accruals, bonuses, commissions, and other special payments.
- Process termination payments and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Ensure accurate HRIS data entry and integration for new hires, transfers, and changes.
- Administer and remit statutory deductions, garnishments, pension, benefits, and other third-party payments.
Reporting, Audits & Year-End (30%)
- Prepare reconciliations and reports on payroll-related accounts for HR, Finance, and external stakeholders.
- Manage year-end payroll processes, including T4s, ROEs, and other statutory filings.
- Conduct regular audits of payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies proactively.
- Support internal and external audits by providing accurate payroll data and documentation.
Advisory & Continuous Improvement (20%)
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Act as a subject matter expert for payroll policies, compliance requirements, and system capabilities.
-
Partner with HR and Finance to provide payroll analytics and insights for decision-making.
-
Recommend and implement process improvements to increase payroll efficiency and accuracy.
-
Stay current on Canadian payroll legislation, union agreements, and industry best practices.
Qualifications, Competencies & Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4–5 years of full-cycle payroll experience in a high-volume environment (750+ employees, multiple business units).
- Strong ERP/HRIS knowledge (e.g., Dayforce, ADP, Ceridian, Spectrum, or similar).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
- CPA (Canadian Payroll Association) PCP certification required; CPM designation an asset.
- Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Why work with YORK1?
Our employees are essential in helping us achieve our mission of providing exceptional service and innovative solutions through our infrastructure and environmental services to some of Ontario's largest commercial and residential projects. They are the foundation of our success and represent our greatest strength. We focus on investing in our employees through career development and are building a culture of success that you can be a part of.
YORK1 supports diversity, equity, and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace. If you are contacted to participate in the recruitment, selection, and assessment process, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodations needed to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. We thank everyone who applies; however, only the most qualified applicants will be contacted.
About York1
At York1, we embrace a spirit of innovation and collaboration. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, York1 is known as one of North America's most forward-thinking and innovative environmental companies, with a fully integrated infrastructure division. We are proudly Canadian, with a diverse, experienced workforce, and take pride in tackling the most complex challenges with quality solutions.
York1 provides environmental services to both public and private sectors, with a focus on non-hazardous solid waste management, soil remediation and beneficial reuse, and liquid waste solutions. We operate across Canada with a large presence in Southern Ontario. Our facilities and extensive fleet of collection vehicles support residential and commercial construction projects, municipal waste and recycling, and public infrastructure development. Our core values prioritize responsibility and sustainability, which is reflected in our wood recycling, scrap metal recovery, and low-carbon fuel initiatives.
Since York1’s inception, customer satisfaction has been our top priority. Our reputation has been built on finding innovative solutions for complex construction projects comprising of demolition, abatement, excavation, shoring and remediation. York1 supports growing communities with utility and 5G installation, infrastructure tunneling projects, sewer flushing and inspection services, and installation of water and sanitary distribution systems. We partner with Indigenous groups in Canada on demolition, decommissioning and rehabilitation projects and the York1 team is committed to helping our customers make responsible, safe, and cost-effective decisions.
York1 is dedicated to finding innovative ways to provide quality service. We are proud to be part of Canada’s history, growth, and development, including our involvement in iconic projects such as the excavation of the CN Tower and the construction of Toronto's Light Rail Transit. We are committed to protecting the environment and promoting a sustainable future. The waste we divert from landfills every day is fundamental to the subsequent health of our communities. At York1 we ensure all work is completed efficiently, safely, and responsibly. To learn more about our services and our dedication to quality, visit our website at York1.com.
Top Benefits
About the role
About YORK1:
YORK1 is a leader in environmental and industrial services, providing sustainable waste management solutions across Ontario. With a growing fleet and a strong presence in the region, we are committed to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on your experience
- Health and dental coverage for yourself and your dependents
- RRSP matching to help you plan for the future
- Ongoing training and development to support your growth and career progression
Position Overview:
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing and executing the full cycle of payroll for both hourly and salaried employees in a partially unionized environment. This role ensures compliance with all payroll legislation, collective agreements, and internal policies. The Payroll Specialist provides subject matter expertise in payroll processes, audits, reconciliations, and reporting, while supporting HR and Finance with payroll-related analysis and projects.
Job Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Compliance (50%)
- Prepare and process weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for hourly and salaried employees in a partially unionized workforce.
- Review and validate payroll entries, ensuring compliance with employment standards, taxation rules, and union agreements.
- Calculate and reconcile taxable benefits, vacation accruals, bonuses, commissions, and other special payments.
- Process termination payments and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Ensure accurate HRIS data entry and integration for new hires, transfers, and changes.
- Administer and remit statutory deductions, garnishments, pension, benefits, and other third-party payments.
Reporting, Audits & Year-End (30%)
- Prepare reconciliations and reports on payroll-related accounts for HR, Finance, and external stakeholders.
- Manage year-end payroll processes, including T4s, ROEs, and other statutory filings.
- Conduct regular audits of payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies proactively.
- Support internal and external audits by providing accurate payroll data and documentation.
Advisory & Continuous Improvement (20%)
-
Act as a subject matter expert for payroll policies, compliance requirements, and system capabilities.
-
Partner with HR and Finance to provide payroll analytics and insights for decision-making.
-
Recommend and implement process improvements to increase payroll efficiency and accuracy.
-
Stay current on Canadian payroll legislation, union agreements, and industry best practices.
Qualifications, Competencies & Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4–5 years of full-cycle payroll experience in a high-volume environment (750+ employees, multiple business units).
- Strong ERP/HRIS knowledge (e.g., Dayforce, ADP, Ceridian, Spectrum, or similar).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
- CPA (Canadian Payroll Association) PCP certification required; CPM designation an asset.
- Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Why work with YORK1?
Our employees are essential in helping us achieve our mission of providing exceptional service and innovative solutions through our infrastructure and environmental services to some of Ontario's largest commercial and residential projects. They are the foundation of our success and represent our greatest strength. We focus on investing in our employees through career development and are building a culture of success that you can be a part of.
YORK1 supports diversity, equity, and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace. If you are contacted to participate in the recruitment, selection, and assessment process, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodations needed to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. We thank everyone who applies; however, only the most qualified applicants will be contacted.
About York1
At York1, we embrace a spirit of innovation and collaboration. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, York1 is known as one of North America's most forward-thinking and innovative environmental companies, with a fully integrated infrastructure division. We are proudly Canadian, with a diverse, experienced workforce, and take pride in tackling the most complex challenges with quality solutions.
York1 provides environmental services to both public and private sectors, with a focus on non-hazardous solid waste management, soil remediation and beneficial reuse, and liquid waste solutions. We operate across Canada with a large presence in Southern Ontario. Our facilities and extensive fleet of collection vehicles support residential and commercial construction projects, municipal waste and recycling, and public infrastructure development. Our core values prioritize responsibility and sustainability, which is reflected in our wood recycling, scrap metal recovery, and low-carbon fuel initiatives.
Since York1’s inception, customer satisfaction has been our top priority. Our reputation has been built on finding innovative solutions for complex construction projects comprising of demolition, abatement, excavation, shoring and remediation. York1 supports growing communities with utility and 5G installation, infrastructure tunneling projects, sewer flushing and inspection services, and installation of water and sanitary distribution systems. We partner with Indigenous groups in Canada on demolition, decommissioning and rehabilitation projects and the York1 team is committed to helping our customers make responsible, safe, and cost-effective decisions.
York1 is dedicated to finding innovative ways to provide quality service. We are proud to be part of Canada’s history, growth, and development, including our involvement in iconic projects such as the excavation of the CN Tower and the construction of Toronto's Light Rail Transit. We are committed to protecting the environment and promoting a sustainable future. The waste we divert from landfills every day is fundamental to the subsequent health of our communities. At York1 we ensure all work is completed efficiently, safely, and responsibly. To learn more about our services and our dedication to quality, visit our website at York1.com.