We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Toronto, Ontario on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will oversee the full-cycle payroll process for a high-volume, multi-provincial workforce, ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations and company policies. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative environment while leveraging your expertise in payroll systems and processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage bi-weekly payroll processing for over 1,200 employees across multiple provinces, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.<br>• Handle payroll functions such as new hires, terminations, employee changes, ROEs, garnishments, and year-end reporting including T4 slips.<br>• Administer employee benefit plans, ensuring proper setup of deductions and taxable benefits in ADP Workforce Now.<br>• Ensure compliance with Canadian payroll regulations, including taxable benefits, vacation pay, statutory pay, and severance pay calculations.<br>• Generate reports, both standard and complex, to support payroll and wage-level program requirements.<br>• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits, providing timely and accurate resolutions.<br>• Communicate with government agencies on payroll-related matters, including workers’ compensation documentation.<br>• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information and employee records, ensuring secure handling of sensitive data.<br>• Support payroll operations in unionized environments, addressing complexities and maintaining compliance.<br>• Perform additional duties as assigned to support payroll and benefits processes.
