Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a Hi Tech Engineering organization in Vaughan, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population across North America while supporting accurate reporting, deductions, and compliance activities. The successful candidate will bring strong experience with Ceridian Dayforce and a solid background in payroll accounting and benefits administration.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing for more than 800 employees across Canadian and U.S. payroll groups, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for each pay period.

• Administer payroll activities in Ceridian Dayforce, including earnings, deductions, tax updates, and employee payroll records.

• Prepare, review, and distribute payroll reports while supporting reconciliations and payroll-related accounting entries.

• Coordinate benefits-related payroll transactions to ensure employee deductions, employer contributions, and related records are maintained correctly.

• Monitor payroll compliance with applicable federal, provincial, state, and local legislative requirements, including statutory remittances and payroll tax obligations.

• Resolve payroll discrepancies by investigating variances, answering employee inquiries, and correcting issues in a timely manner.

• Support year-end payroll activities such as tax slips, reconciliations, and required regulatory reporting.

• Contribute to payroll process improvements and assist with organizational payroll management changes when required.