Specialist, Total Rewards - Payroll - Contract

Posted Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. As a recognized national law firm, we support, grow, and impact our communities through our work. We help entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals shape and build the Canadian economy. When you start a career with Miller Thomson, you join a firm that puts its people first. We provide the opportunity to influence the course of your career, community, and workplace with the support and backing of a national organization. While teamwork and collaboration are hallmarks of our culture, we accept and encourage individuality. You can expect a friendly, safe, and supportive environment where your colleagues will rally around to help you succeed. Find the spark that will propel your career to new heights. Apply today to join a firm that is dedicated to you. We are seeking a Specialist, Total Rewards - Payroll to join us on a 4-month contract basis at any of our offices. This role has the option to be remote. The Specialist, Payroll will be responsible for executing and/or supporting deliverables required to ensure the integrity, accuracy, timeliness and effective operation of full-cycle payroll processing of a bi-weekly payroll. Working in conjunction with the Specialist, Total Rewards – Payroll, the Specialist, Payroll will also be responsible for recording and updating information in the HRIS and Payroll system, creating reports, reconciling payroll accounts and performing administrative and pay-related duties. Liaising with the Total Rewards team and colleagues in People and Culture, the Specialist, Payroll will work to ensure compliance with Payroll policies and effective resolution of employee pay matters, as well as ensuring third parties receive the required information in a timely manner, delivering service excellence in all interactions. Key Responsibilities: Payroll Process multi-province payroll for two companies, 10 offices, and approximately 1,000 salaried, hourly, and contract employees in a timely and accurate manner. Receive and verify payroll source documents from each location. Entering new hires, terminations, work and personal changes. Maintain calculation tables for Maternity Top-up, STD and Salary Continuance. Update benefits and deductions. Interface data into the Payroll system, audit registers and reports, making corrections to ensure all data is accurate. Working closely with the payroll provider to ensure an error-free payroll. Calculating and inputting manual cheques as required. Record of Employment issuance. Reporting Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting of payroll-related data. Accounting Reconcile payroll-related accounts as required. Processes monthly/quarterly remittances to various third-party providers. Reconciliation and timely remittance of bi-weekly RRSP employee contributions. Prepares journal entries as required. Reconciliation of tax forms and other Payroll accounts as required. Administration Responsible for filing and record-keeping of all payroll-related materials. Research and answer third-party inquiries. Prepare letters of confirmation of employment. Customer Service Responding to various employee and third-party queries. Verifying and providing input for termination packages when required (legislative requirements, etc). Special Projects Support the implementation of a new HRIS and Payroll System. Recommend and help implement process improvements in payroll processes. What you'll bring: College Diploma or certificate in Finance. Accounting, Human Resources or a related field with 5 years of payroll experience, preferably with a national scope. National Payroll Institute certification. Strong technical payroll knowledge. Intermediate-to-advanced-level skills in MS Excel are essential. General knowledge of employment legislation. General knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems. Strong MS Office skills in Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Adept at managing sensitive employee relations matters. Excellent organizational skills. Innovative problem-solving abilities. Upholds the highest ethical standards of practice and professionalism. What we offer: We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits, and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer: A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace; Flexible working options; Employee appreciation events; Charitable giving programs. Compensation: We offer a market-leading total rewards package with the expected range of the annual salary to be between $58,980 and $81,486. The final salary is influenced by the location of the incumbent and may fluctuate based on the qualifications, skills, and market considerations, ensuring alignment with internal and external pay equity standards. Who we are: Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry. Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries individually, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies, please. Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.