Senior Payroll Specialist

Our client, is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working cross-functionally to ensure accurate Canadian and US payroll processing, compliance, and continuous process improvement. Key Responsibilities Process accurate and timely payroll for both Canadian and U.S. employees on a semi-monthly payroll cycle. Review, audit, and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies. Maintain employee payroll records and ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and legislative requirements. Research and resolve payroll tax inquiries and support payroll compliance initiatives. Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including reconciliations and reporting. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and support system enhancements. Ensure compliance with federal, provincial/state, and local payroll legislation, as well as internal controls and audit requirements. Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of payroll and employee records. Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Support equity compensation administration, including maintaining participant records, processing equity-related transactions, reconciling data, and preparing reports. Assist with payroll projects as required. Qualifications Experience processing both Canadian and U.S. payroll is considered a strong asset. Strong understanding of payroll legislation, payroll tax compliance, and payroll best practices. Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and cloud-based productivity tools. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapting to changing business needs.

The role involves processing accurate semi-monthly payroll for Canadian and U.S. employees while ensuring compliance with tax regulations and legislative requirements. Additionally, the specialist will manage equity compensation administration, perform payroll audits, and collaborate on process improvements.

The ideal candidate must have experience in both Canadian and U.S. payroll processing and a strong understanding of payroll tax compliance. They should possess exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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• Canadian Payroll
• US Payroll
• Payroll Tax Compliance
• Payroll Auditing
• Reconciliation
• Equity Compensation Administration
• Legislative Compliance
• Microsoft Office
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Data Integrity
• Process Improvement
• Reporting
• Stakeholder Collaboration

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 22, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Location requirements

Country, Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available