Payroll Specialist

Location: Courtice

Base pay range: CA $65,000.00/yr - CA $65,000.00/yr

Location:

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing for a growing organization in the mechanical services industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate bi-weekly payroll processing, payroll compliance, employee record maintenance, and responding to payroll-related inquiries. This is an on-site, full-time role supporting both hourly and salaried employees.

Key Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees

Manage payroll and absence tracking using payroll software (e.g., Pay Works)

Prepare and process payroll adjustments, ROEs, T4s, and statutory remittances

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records

Reconcile payroll accounts on a monthly basis

Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation

Respond to employee questions related to payroll and deductions

Support payroll audits and reporting as required

Perform additional administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum 3 years of payroll processing experience

Experience with payroll and accounting systems (Net Suite considered an asset)

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

High attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

Experience in the mechanical, construction, or trades-based industry is an asset

Ability to work full-time on-site during standard business hours

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function
Accounting/Auditing (Construction and Building Construction)