Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join an engineering organization in Etobicoke, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited to a payroll specialist who values accuracy, service excellence, and strong compliance practices in a fast-paced technical environment. The role supports reliable payroll operations, employee data integrity, and reporting needs while contributing to a collaborative and growth-focused workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with company policies, payroll legislation, and applicable collective agreement requirements.

• Review bi-weekly and monthly payroll submissions prepared by others, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before finalization.

• Maintain employee payroll and benefits information across payroll and HR systems, ensuring records remain complete, current, and reliable.

• Prepare recurring payroll reports, reconciliations, and analysis to support internal stakeholders and operational decision-making.

• Administer deductions, taxable benefits, and related adjustments in line with statutory and organizational requirements.

• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and business partners with clear, timely, and accurate support.

• Assist with payroll audits, remittances, and year-end activities to help ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.

• Contribute to process improvements, documentation updates, and system-related payroll activities as needed.