Payroll Specialist

Job Description  Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Pure Flavor Farms LP is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers sharing a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Built on generations of expertise, we are the next generation of growers—strategically located throughout North America and inspired to put quality, flavor, and our retail and food service customers first.
With a dedicated, energetic, and highly skilled workforce, we truly believe our employees make the difference. We are proud to offer a progressive, vibrant organization where you can advance your career, master your skills, and grow alongside us.
Payroll Specialist  is responsible for processing payroll and maintaining the employee database regarding salary and pay across all company locations. Collaborate with Human Resources on any and all employee questions or concerns relating to payroll.
Responsibilities:
Complete payroll for Canadian and US sites.
Assist with streamlining the CAD & US payroll systems.
Government filings.
Complete journal entries.
Administer statements of payment to personnel either electronically or on paper
Coordinate benefits administration.
Paid time off administration.
Report preparation to include total hours, overtime, missing punches, etc.
Respond to employees’ payroll inquiries.
Other core expectations as defined by the company.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting preferred.
PCP or CPM designation preferred.
Minimum two (2) years of experience as a payroll specialist or payroll manager
Ability to process payroll for multiple locations.
Working knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and regulations.
US payroll experience and knowledge of regulations (preferred).
Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices.
Proficiency in Sage (required); experience in ADP (preferred).
Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Commitment to high professional ethical standards; ability to maintain confidentiality.
Outstanding organizational ability and time management skills.
High numerical aptitude; detail oriented.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; flexibility is required.
Role requires the ability to listen and speak to other employees.
Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision capabilities required; the employee is to work in front of a computer, sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods is required.
The position may involve needing to lift to 30 pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds (e.g. filing boxes).
Compensation & Benefits:
This position offers a salary range of $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 CAD annually, commensurate with experience, skills, and internal equity. In addition, Pure Flavor provides a competitive total rewards package that includes company-paid benefits, RRSP matching, and paid time off.
Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment for all individuals, including candidates and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable accessibility and accommodation legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department.

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