Senior Payroll Specialist

About the Opportunity

• Run full cycle payroll for hourly and salaried staff across Canada and the US on a semi-monthly basis, including wage calculations, deductions, overtime, incentives, and garnishments
• Maintain the integrity of payroll data by coordinating with HR and site operations on employee records, timesheets, and benefits, and keep remittances, RRSP billings, and ROEs accurate and on time
• Prepare year-end tax filings and ad hoc reporting, support audits, and stay current on federal and provincial payroll legislation to keep processes compliant

• A payroll professional with at least five years of full cycle experience, comfortable with manual and high-volume processing across multiple provinces and US jurisdictions
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and basic accounting principles, with US payroll knowledge considered a plus
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven, able to resolve discrepancies independently and communicate clearly with employees and government agencies

$85,000 - $95,000 per year

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.