Payroll Specialist

Position: Payroll Specialist – Contract
Process full-cycle, multi-provincial Canadian semi-monthly payroll for approximately 400 employees using ADP Workforce Now
Review, validate, and send semi-monthly payroll funding wires and payroll comparison reports for approval
Audit payroll registers and employee records for accuracy, compliance, and completeness
Process employee terminations, final pay calculations, and vacation payout entitlements
Analyze, calculate, and prepare payroll input data
Administer Short-Term Disability payments
Prepare and distribute Records of Employment, pay statements, and payroll documentation
Coordinate mid-month, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities with Finance
Support payroll reporting, access reviews, and third-party audits
Respond to employee payroll inquiries
Reconcile and remit pension contributions, RRSP deductions, garnishments, and statutory deductions
Administer remittances to government agencies including EHT, WSIB/WCB, and CNESST
Verify, reconcile, and produce annual T4 slips and year-end tax reporting
Prepare and issue T2200 forms and process amendments
Generate payroll reports and submissions for Statistics Canada
Prepare annual remuneration and compensation reporting
Create and maintain ADP Workforce Now user accounts and credentials for new hires
Participate in payroll-related projects and process improvements
Requirements   College/post secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
2+ years of end-to-end payroll administration or payroll specialist experience
Multi-provincial payroll experience
Benefits Administration and PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation are an asset

Experience with payroll systems such as Ceridian Dayforce, ADP, UKG, Workday, SAP, or Oracle HCM
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and payroll/HRIS systems
Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Core Competencies  Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle payroll processing, including multi-provincial payroll administration and compliance. Proficient in using ADP Workforce Now and other payroll systems, with strong analytical skills for data accuracy and reporting.
Highest-signal resume keywords   Full-Cycle Payroll Processing
ADP Workforce Now
Multi-Provincial Payroll Experience
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Designation
Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
Hard Skills   Payroll Administration
Payroll Reporting
Data Analysis
Final Pay Calculations
Employee Terminations Processing
Pension Contributions Reconciliation
Statutory Deductions Remittance
T4 Slips Production
Records of Employment Preparation
Payroll Documentation Management
Soft Skills   Attention to Detail
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Analytical Abilities
Effective Communication
Certifications & Qualifications   Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Designation
Industry Keywords   Canadian Payroll
Compliance
Employee Records
Short-Term Disability Administration
Government Remittances
Statistics Canada Reporting
Tools & Technologies   ADP Workforce Now
Ceridian Dayforce
UKG
Workday
SAP
Oracle HCM