We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. In this senior-level role, you will play a critical part in managing payroll operations for a large organization, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all processes. This is a long-term contract position offering an opportunity to work within a unionized workplace and contribute to a dynamic payroll environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the accurate processing of payroll for a large workforce, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and organizational policies. • Collaborate with team members, including clerks and analysts, to maintain smooth payroll operations and resolve any discrepancies. • Manage data entry and validation for Workday systems, including testing and troubleshooting as needed. • Handle payroll deductions, garnishments, and benefit-related functions, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. • Support timesheet and attendance management processes, working closely with designated personnel. • Prepare and reconcile monthly payroll reports, identifying and addressing inconsistencies. • Provide expertise on payroll matters in a unionized environment, ensuring adherence to collective agreements. • Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in payroll operations.

• Proven experience in payroll management, preferably within a large organization. • Proficiency with payroll and accounting systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, and Dayforce. • Strong understanding of payroll functions, including deductions, benefits, and tax accounting. • Familiarity with unionized work environments and collective agreement compliance. • Experience with Workday systems, including data management and testing. • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies. • Strong organizational and communication skills to manage multiple priorities effectively. • Knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations and best practices.

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Toronto, ON
onsite
Temporaire
38.00 - 44.00 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. In this senior-level role, you will play a critical part in managing payroll operations for a large organization, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all processes. This is a long-term contract position offering an opportunity to work within a unionized workplace and contribute to a dynamic payroll environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the accurate processing of payroll for a large workforce, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and organizational policies. • Collaborate with team members, including clerks and analysts, to maintain smooth payroll operations and resolve any discrepancies. • Manage data entry and validation for Workday systems, including testing and troubleshooting as needed. • Handle payroll deductions, garnishments, and benefit-related functions, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. • Support timesheet and attendance management processes, working closely with designated personnel. • Prepare and reconcile monthly payroll reports, identifying and addressing inconsistencies. • Provide expertise on payroll matters in a unionized environment, ensuring adherence to collective agreements. • Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in payroll operations.
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