5 results for Employee Relations Specialist in Oakville, ON

Payroll Specialist

North York, ON
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Contract / Temporary
35 - 37 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join an engineering organization in Etobicoke, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position supports accurate and efficient payroll operations in a fast-paced, technically focused environment where precision and confidentiality are essential. The successful candidate will help maintain employee payroll data, review pay cycles for accuracy, and contribute to reporting and compliance activities that support the broader business. Responsibilities:• Process payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with company policies, payroll legislation, and applicable collective agreement terms.• Examine bi-weekly payroll outputs to confirm calculations are correct and resolve discrepancies before finalization.• Maintain employee payroll and benefits information across payroll and HR systems, ensuring records remain complete, current, and reliable.• Prepare recurring payroll reports, summaries, and analysis to support internal stakeholders and operational decision-making.• Investigate payroll-related issues, respond to employee inquiries, and provide clear guidance on pay, deductions, and benefit matters.• Support remittances, year-end activities, and payroll tax requirements to help meet regulatory and organizational deadlines.• Collaborate with internal teams to improve payroll processes and assist with system-related updates or changes when required.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

North York, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a healthcare-focused organization in Toronto, Ontario. This position plays an important role in administering employee pay, benefits-related payroll activities, and payment processing while maintaining compliance with established policies and applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with payroll systems, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism. Responsibilities: • Administer end-to-end payroll activities for employees, ensuring earnings, deductions, and adjustments are processed correctly and on schedule. • Review payroll data for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues related to employee pay in a timely manner. • Maintain and update employee payroll records within accounting and payroll platforms, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. • Support benefits-related payroll administration, including the accurate handling of applicable deductions, remittances, and reconciliations. • Process payments and payroll-related transactions in accordance with internal controls, company procedures, and legislative requirements. • Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation to assist with audits, reconciliations, and month-end activities. • Work with internal stakeholders to respond to payroll inquiries and provide clear information on payroll and payment matters. • Contribute to payroll system updates or process changes, including activities involving ADP Workforce Now or Ceridian when required.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oakville, ON
onsite
Permanent
65000 - 70000 CAD / Yearly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a growing team and oversee payroll operations for approximately 300 employees. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional with hands-on expertise in ADP Workforce Now who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee service.Working closely with Human Resources and Finance, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, benefits administration, time and attendance management, and payroll-related reporting. Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Administration<ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 300 hourly and salaried employees using ADP Workforce Now.</li><li>Review and validate payroll data, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, and adjustments.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation.</li><li>Process employee lifecycle changes, including new hires, terminations, transfers, and status updates.</li><li>Generate payroll reports and support management reporting requirements.</li><li>Administer employee onboarding activities within ADP Workforce Now.</li></ul>Time & Attendance<ul><li>Maintain and support the ADP Workforce Now Time & Attendance system.</li><li>Review employee timecards and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Collaborate with managers and supervisors to resolve time-entry and approval issues.</li><li>Ensure accurate timekeeping data is reflected in payroll processing.</li></ul>Benefits Administration<ul><li>Process and reconcile employee benefit deductions and employer contributions.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely remittances to benefit providers.</li><li>Support benefit-related payroll reporting and reconciliations.</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll deductions and benefits.</li></ul>Compliance & Reporting<ul><li>Prepare and submit Records of Employment (ROEs) through Service Canada.</li><li>Assist with WSIB payroll reporting requirements.</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation and reporting.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll documentation and support internal or external audits.</li></ul>QualificationsRequired<ul><li>Minimum 3 years of payroll administration experience.</li><li>Hands-on experience processing payroll using ADP Workforce Now.</li><li>Experience supporting hourly and salaried employee payroll.</li><li>Strong understanding of Ontario payroll legislation, statutory deductions, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.</li><li>Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Experience with ADP Workforce Now Time & Attendance.</li><li>PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation or currently pursuing certification.</li><li>Experience supporting payroll within a multi-site or multi-division organization.</li></ul>This is a hybrid role with an expectation of 2 days a week in office onsite at their Oakville office.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

North York, ON
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
Are you a strategic HR leader who enjoys balancing people, compliance, and business partnership? We're partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify an experienced Human Resources Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment and is passionate about building strong workplace culture while supporting business growth.This is a highly visible leadership role, partnering closely with site leadership to drive employee engagement, performance, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Partner with department leaders to align HR initiatives with business objectives.</li><li>Provide strategic guidance and coaching on employee relations, performance management, and leadership development.</li><li>Lead investigations and ensure employee relations matters are handled fairly, consistently, and in a timely manner.</li><li>Oversee HR compliance with federal and provincial employment legislation and represent the organization when required.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and best practices.</li><li>Manage external HR audits and ensure ongoing compliance.</li><li>Analyze employee feedback, including exit interviews and engagement surveys, and recommend actionable improvements.</li><li>Lead annual performance review, compensation, bonus, and KPI programs.</li><li>Support compensation planning and organizational talent initiatives.</li><li>Partner with Health & Safety leadership on complex workplace injury and Workers' Compensation matters.</li><li>Lead and mentor the site's HR Generalists while fostering a collaborative, high-performing HR team.</li><li>Represent HR during site meetings, leadership discussions, and employee engagement initiatives.</li><li>Champion a positive workplace culture while supporting continuous improvement across the organization.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, Quality, Food Safety, GMP, and Integrated Management System requirements.</li></ul>
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist - US and Canada

Brampton, ON
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 100000 CAD / Yearly
We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Specialist to manage full-cycle payroll across both Canada and the United States. This role will be responsible for processing payroll a multi-province payroll and multi-state payroll for under 300 employees.This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and process improvement, particularly as the organization looks to streamline and optimize its payroll operations and better leverage its Dayforce system. Key ResponsibilitiesFull-Cycle Payroll Processing<ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for Canadian and U.S. employees (hourly and salaried)</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of earnings, deductions, and benefit premiums</li></ul>Payroll Compliance & Tax Filing<ul><li>Prepare and reconcile year-end filings, including:</li><li>T4s, T4As, RL-1s, W-2s</li><li>Manage and reconcile: EHT and WSIB filings</li><li>U.S. workers’ compensation</li><li>Liaise with and respond to inquiries from: CRA, WSIB, IRS, and U.S. state/local tax authorities</li></ul> Payroll Reporting & Analysis<ul><li>Generate payroll reports for HR and Finance using system data</li><li>Prepare payroll analysis, headcount reporting, and variance insights</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting activities with payroll data</li><li>Produce reports related to benefits (e.g., 401(k), RRSP uploads) and distribute to internal stakeholders</li></ul> System & Process Optimization<ul><li>Act as a key contributor in improving payroll processes and workflows</li><li>Review and streamline existing payroll procedures</li><li>Maximize use of Dayforce functionality and reduce manual tasks</li><li>Collaborate with HRIS and HR teams to improve data flow and integration</li><li>Support or lead payroll system enhancements and implementation initiatives</li><li>Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and accuracy improvements</li></ul> HR & Cross-Functional Support<ul><li>Partner with HR on employee data changes (new hires, terminations, job changes)</li><li>Ensure proper segregation of duties between HR and payroll</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, deductions, and benefits</li></ul> Year-End & Audit Support<ul><li>Coordinate and execute year-end payroll processes</li><li>Prepare audit-ready documentation and support internal and external audits</li><li>Ensure accurate reconciliation of all payroll accounts and remittances</li></ul>
2026-07-03T00:00:00Z