Payroll Specialist

Job summary

Manage accurate, timely full-cycle payroll, including employee changes, earnings, deductions, benefits, year-end forms, and payroll reconciliations. Respond to employee inquiries, support audits and reporting, collaborate with HR and Finance, and improve payroll processes while protecting confidential information.

Job details

About the Company Our client, a well-established organization with a collaborative and professional environment, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team. Responsibilities Manage full-cycle payroll processing for employees on a bi-weekly/semi-monthly basis. Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, including regular earnings, deductions, benefits, bonuses, commissions, and other adjustments. Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure all payroll-related information is kept current. Process new hires, terminations, salary changes, promotions, leaves, and other employee status changes. Prepare and reconcile payroll reports and payroll-related accounts. Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation, including statutory deductions and employment standards. Prepare and administer year-end payroll requirements, including T4s and other applicable tax forms. Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, benefits, and other compensation-related matters. Work closely with HR, Finance, and other internal teams to resolve payroll issues and maintain accurate records. Assist with payroll audits and provide payroll reporting and analysis as required. Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems, and efficiencies. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information. Requirements 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, preferably in a multi-employee or corporate environment. Ceridian Dayforce experience is considered a strong asset. Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, deductions, and compliance requirements. Experience managing full-cycle payroll from start to finish. Experience with payroll systems and strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage deadlines independently. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Compensation Up to $90,000, commensurate with experience Hybrid Remote schedule - 2–3 days in office Excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and established organization We do not use AI to screen candidates.

What you’ll do

Manage accurate, timely full-cycle payroll, including employee changes, earnings, deductions, benefits, year-end forms, and payroll reconciliations. Respond to employee inquiries, support audits and reporting, collaborate with HR and Finance, and improve payroll processes while protecting confidential information.

Requirements

Requires 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, and experience managing full-cycle payroll. Ceridian Dayforce is an asset; proficiency with payroll systems and Excel, accuracy, organization, communication, and discretion are also required.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Full-Cycle Payroll Processing
• Canadian Payroll Legislation
• Payroll Compliance
• Payroll Reconciliation
• Payroll Reporting
• Year-End Payroll Processing
• T4 Preparation
• Ceridian Dayforce
• Microsoft Excel
• Employee Records Management
• Payroll Audits
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Confidentiality

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources

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