Payroll Specialist

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.
• Law firm experience 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.