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We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team in any of our offices.
The Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of payroll services in support of the Firm’s Total Rewards strategy. This role is responsible for end-to-end Canadian payroll administration, legislative compliance, payroll system configuration, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Specialist partners closely with Finance, People & Culture, and external vendors to maintain payroll integrity, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver a high-quality employee experience.
Key Responsibilities Payroll Administration- Independently administer biweekly full-cycle Canadian payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees, exercising sound judgment and accountability for payroll accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
- Process regular and off-cycle payrolls including bonuses, retroactive pay, adjustments, and corrections.
- Validate payroll inputs such as new hires, terminations, leaves, benefit deductions, garnishments, and taxable benefits.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and provincial payroll legislation and Employment Standards in multiple provinces including Quebec.
- Prepare, review, and reconcile statutory remittances including QPP/CPP, EI, QPIP, income tax, CNESST, Workers’ Compensation, and Employer Health Tax as applicable.
- Monitor legislative changes and recommend process or system updates to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Lead and support year-end payroll activities including T4/RL-1/T4A preparation, reconciliation, adjustments, and filings.
- Prepare payroll-related reports for Finance, Total Rewards, and internal or external audits.
- Reconcile payroll registers to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with Dayforce and Finance.
- In collaboration with Analyst, Total Rewards, ensure accurate payroll configuration within the HCM system including earning and deduction codes, payroll calendars, and tax settings.
- Ensure integrity, accuracy, and security of payroll data across payroll, time & attendance, benefits, and financial systems.
- Support payroll-related system testing, upgrades, and enhancements.
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism, discretion, and timeliness.
- Provide guidance regarding pay statements, statutory deductions, taxable benefits, and year-end tax forms.
- Deliver a high standard of service while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive payroll information.
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, accuracy, efficiency, and controls.
- Support documentation, internal controls, and audit requirements related to payroll.
- Participate in Total Rewards initiatives and cross-functional projects as required.
- Post-secondary diploma in Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive Canadian…
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