Payroll Specialist

About Savaria – Better Mobility For Life

Savaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Our vision is to empower people with mobility for life. We achieve this by providing products that improve mobility and access in daily life, and through our drive to build quality products and to be attentive to the needs of our customers.

Savaria employs 2,500 valued associates globally and has 11+ manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for Canadian and U.S employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. This role involves managing payroll operations, tax filings, audits, and system optimizations while collaborating with HR, Finance, and external vendors. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, process-driven environment.

This is a 100% on-site position.

• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees.
• Execute payroll runs following global payroll checklists and calendars.
• Including, when and where applicable, prevailing wage processing and certified payroll reporting.
• Audit payroll data against HR systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state/provincial, and local payroll regulations.
• Assures compliance with regulatory agencies, rules and regulations as they relate to payroll processing (i.e., prevailing wages, certified payrolls, garnishments, with holdings, payroll tax requirements, etc.).
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns (T4s, W-2s, 941s, 940, etc.) and respond to tax authority notices.
• Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W-2, W-2c, 1095, AAP, EEO, T4, T2200 and OSHA, and Veterans Reporting etc.).
• Coordinates with and assists outside auditors for any annual payroll audits, Workers Compensation vendor, corporate auditors, 401K audit, Wage/Hour audits.
• Maintain employee Paid Time Off records according to company policies.
• Complete year-end balancing, reporting, and amendments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related GL accounts.
• Administer and optimize payroll systems; participate in new pay components and enhancements.
• Generate payroll reports and analytics for management and audits.
• Manage and administer benefit related payroll deductions and changes.
• Responsible for reconciling monthly benefit invoices and preparing the journal entry for the Finance Department.
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and outsourced vendors to improve payroll processes.

• Timely and accurate payroll processing for assigned regions.
• Compliance with all tax and statutory requirements.
• Up-to-date payroll documentation and process checklists.
• Regular reporting and analytics for leadership and audits.
• Continuous improvement initiatives for payroll systems and processes

• Payroll certification (PCP, FPC, or CPP) preferred or willingness to obtain.
• High school diploma required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 3–5 years of hands-on payroll experience, including large-scale or multi-country/province/state companies.
• Familiarity with payroll systems (ADP preferred) and HRIS integrations.

• Payroll tax codes and compliance requirements.
• Multi-province/state and multi-company payroll processing.
• Year-end obligations and statutory reporting.
• Internal controls and data security best practices.

• Be part of a global, publicly traded company with a meaningful mission
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth
• Work with a collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation and integrity
• Make a difference by helping people access a better quality of life
• Salary: $75- $85K. Final compensation will be set fairly and thoughtfully…