We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Toronto, Ontario, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will oversee the full payroll cycle for a multi-provincial workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for a meticulous individual to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee and process the complete payroll cycle for a high-volume, multi-provincial workforce on a bi-weekly schedule, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. • Support payroll operations for approximately 1,200 employees across multiple locations, managing both hourly and salaried staff. • Ensure compliance with Canadian payroll regulations, including taxable benefits, vacation pay, statutory pay, and severance calculations. • Administer employee benefit plans, ensuring accurate deductions and taxable benefit setups in the ADP Workforce Now system. • Handle year-end activities such as T4 preparation, ROE issuance, and other reporting requirements. • Maintain and update employee records, including wage levels and base rates, while adhering to confidentiality standards. • Collaborate with government agencies and manage workers' compensation-related tasks and reporting. • Generate and analyze standard and complex payroll reports, providing insights as needed. • Respond promptly to payroll and benefits inquiries from employees, offering clear and thorough support. • Ensure adherence to company policies and government regulations related to payroll and benefits.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of Canadian payroll experience, with a strong focus on customer service. • Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now payroll system is required. • Certification as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) is considered an asset. • Comprehensive knowledge of provincial employment standards and payroll legislation. • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. • Demonstrated expertise in payroll processes within a unionized environment. • Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail. • Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with employees and external agencies.

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Toronto, ON
onsite
Temporaire
40.00 - 47.00 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Toronto, Ontario, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will oversee the full payroll cycle for a multi-provincial workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for a meticulous individual to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee and process the complete payroll cycle for a high-volume, multi-provincial workforce on a bi-weekly schedule, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. • Support payroll operations for approximately 1,200 employees across multiple locations, managing both hourly and salaried staff. • Ensure compliance with Canadian payroll regulations, including taxable benefits, vacation pay, statutory pay, and severance calculations. • Administer employee benefit plans, ensuring accurate deductions and taxable benefit setups in the ADP Workforce Now system. • Handle year-end activities such as T4 preparation, ROE issuance, and other reporting requirements. • Maintain and update employee records, including wage levels and base rates, while adhering to confidentiality standards. • Collaborate with government agencies and manage workers' compensation-related tasks and reporting. • Generate and analyze standard and complex payroll reports, providing insights as needed. • Respond promptly to payroll and benefits inquiries from employees, offering clear and thorough support. • Ensure adherence to company policies and government regulations related to payroll and benefits.
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