We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for two organizations in Toronto, Ontario. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing, maintain compliance, and contribute to a growing team environment. The successful candidate will work with payroll, benefits, and time data while helping ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule. Responsibilities: • Process bi-weekly payroll for two entities, ensuring accurate pay calculations for both salaried and hourly employees. • Review time and attendance records in Workday and validate payroll data before each payroll cycle is finalized. • Reconcile payroll registers and confirm gross-to-net calculations to maintain accuracy across all payments. • Prepare and transmit payroll-related files required for tax remittances and year-end reporting, including T4 documentation. • Administer benefits-related payroll activities, including enrolments, deductions, and supporting documentation. • Monitor payroll practices for compliance with applicable legislation, internal controls, and company policies across both organizations. • Support manual payroll adjustments, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues affecting employee pay. • Collaborate with HR and payroll stakeholders to assist with employee records and provide support in a growing business environment.

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Toronto, ON
remote
Contract / Temporary to Hire
38.00 - 44.00 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for two organizations in Toronto, Ontario. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing, maintain compliance, and contribute to a growing team environment. The successful candidate will work with payroll, benefits, and time data while helping ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule. Responsibilities: • Process bi-weekly payroll for two entities, ensuring accurate pay calculations for both salaried and hourly employees. • Review time and attendance records in Workday and validate payroll data before each payroll cycle is finalized. • Reconcile payroll registers and confirm gross-to-net calculations to maintain accuracy across all payments. • Prepare and transmit payroll-related files required for tax remittances and year-end reporting, including T4 documentation. • Administer benefits-related payroll activities, including enrolments, deductions, and supporting documentation. • Monitor payroll practices for compliance with applicable legislation, internal controls, and company policies across both organizations. • Support manual payroll adjustments, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues affecting employee pay. • Collaborate with HR and payroll stakeholders to assist with employee records and provide support in a growing business environment.
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