Bilingual Payroll Specialist, (French​/English

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist - Canada & Workday to join a growing Payroll team. This position will take ownership of end-to-end Canadian payroll processing while also providing support for U.S. payroll activities during non-Canadian payroll weeks.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience processing Canadian payroll, a deep understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance requirements, and proven experience processing payroll end‑to‑end within Workday
. Fluency in both French and English is required, as this individual will serve as a primary point of contact for Canadian payroll.

• Process all aspects of biweekly Canadian payroll for 500+ employees.
• Provide support for U.S. payroll activities during non-Canadian payroll processing weeks.
• Process payroll end-to-end within Workday
  , including data entry, validation, reconciliation, and final processing.
• Transfer and validate data between timekeeping and payroll systems.
• Review payroll pre-checks, reconciliation reports, and audit reports to ensure accuracy.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies involving earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, garnishments, and with holdings.
• Serve as a primary payroll contact for Canadian employees and internal business partners.
• Maintain compliance with Canadian federal and provincial payroll legislation, with particular emphasis on Québec, Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, and British Columbia
  .
• Manage Records of Employment (ROEs) in accordance with applicable Canadian requirements.
• Administer statutory deductions, wage garnishments, taxable benefits, retirement contributions, benefit deductions, and other payroll-related changes.
• Support payroll requirements related to statutory leaves, vacation pay, disability programs, and other Canadian legislative requirements.
• Prepare and reconcile year‑end payroll requirements, including T4s, RL‑1s
  , summaries, amendments, and other applicable filings.
• Assist with U.S. year‑end payroll activities, including W‑2s and related reporting.
• Conduct payroll‑related tax research and assist with work/resident‑based tax questions.
• Support internal and external payroll audits by providing documentation, reports, reconciliations, and other required information.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and protect the accuracy and integrity of sensitive payroll information.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll, timekeeping, reporting, and compliance processes.
• Develop payroll and ad hoc reports within Workday when needed.
• Partner closely with Human Resources and other departments to resolve employee payroll‑related issues.

• 3-5+ years of hands‑on payroll processing experience, with significant experience supporting Canadian payroll
  .
• Proven experience processing end-to-end payroll within Workday
  ; experience using Workday strictly as an HRIS or data-entry platform is not sufficient.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll laws, regulations, taxation, and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of Québec payroll requirements and experience with multiple Canadian provinces.
• Thorough knowledge of Records of Employment (ROE) processes.
• Experience with Canadian workers' compensation requirements and various provincial workers' compensation organizations.
• Knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial tax filing and year‑end requirements.
• Experience with a Canadian payroll population of 500+ employees is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax research and work/resident‑based taxation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with a high degree of discretion and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Fluency in both French and English is required.
• College diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Payroll, or a related field preferred.
• CPP or FPC/FPP certification is an asset.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on payroll professional who can independently manage the full Canadian payroll cycle and confidently navigate Canadian…