<p>Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for managing Canadian payroll for approximately 120 employees while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all payroll processes. The Payroll Specialist will work closely with both Finance and HR to maintain accurate employee data, administer benefits, and provide timely payroll reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys improving processes, solving payroll-related issues, and delivering a high level of internal support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Process bi-monthly payroll for approximately 120 Canadian employees using the Rippling platform</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records, ensuring deductions, benefits, and tax filings are compliant with Canadian payroll regulations</li><li>Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries in a timely manner</li><li>Prepare payroll-related reporting including ROEs, T4s, tax filings, and year-end documentation</li><li>Calculate and process statutory payments including WSIB, Employer Health Tax (EHT), and RRSP contributions</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and support financial reporting for management</li><li>Conduct payroll audits and continuously improve payroll processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, and retirement plans</li><li>Reconcile benefit-related accounts and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations</li><li>Support the accounting team with month-end activities and ad hoc duties as required</li></ul>
