We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join an engineering organization in Etobicoke, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited to a payroll specialist who values accuracy, service excellence, and strong compliance practices in a fast-paced technical environment. The role supports reliable payroll operations, employee data integrity, and reporting needs while contributing to a collaborative and growth-focused workplace. Responsibilities: • Process payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with company policies, payroll legislation, and applicable collective agreement requirements. • Review bi-weekly and monthly payroll submissions prepared by others, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before finalization. • Maintain employee payroll and benefits information across payroll and HR systems, ensuring records remain complete, current, and reliable. • Prepare recurring payroll reports, reconciliations, and analysis to support internal stakeholders and operational decision-making. • Administer deductions, taxable benefits, and related adjustments in line with statutory and organizational requirements. • Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and business partners with clear, timely, and accurate support. • Assist with payroll audits, remittances, and year-end activities to help ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance. • Contribute to process improvements, documentation updates, and system-related payroll activities as needed.

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Etobicoke, ON
remote
Temporary
42.75 - 49.50 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join an engineering organization in Etobicoke, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited to a payroll specialist who values accuracy, service excellence, and strong compliance practices in a fast-paced technical environment. The role supports reliable payroll operations, employee data integrity, and reporting needs while contributing to a collaborative and growth-focused workplace. Responsibilities: • Process payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with company policies, payroll legislation, and applicable collective agreement requirements. • Review bi-weekly and monthly payroll submissions prepared by others, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before finalization. • Maintain employee payroll and benefits information across payroll and HR systems, ensuring records remain complete, current, and reliable. • Prepare recurring payroll reports, reconciliations, and analysis to support internal stakeholders and operational decision-making. • Administer deductions, taxable benefits, and related adjustments in line with statutory and organizational requirements. • Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and business partners with clear, timely, and accurate support. • Assist with payroll audits, remittances, and year-end activities to help ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance. • Contribute to process improvements, documentation updates, and system-related payroll activities as needed.
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