Payroll Specialist, Bilingual

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About the role

  • Payroll Specialist managing payroll processes for 900 employees across Canada. Ensuring compliance with Canadian payroll regulations and supporting total rewards functions in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Process bi-weekly payroll for Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established deadlines.
  • Collect, verify, and input all payroll-related data, including new hires, terminations, changes in compensation, benefits deductions, garnishments, loans and other payroll adjustments.
  • Perform detailed payroll audits, including the review of terminations, timesheets, special payments, and adjustments.
  • Verify and process remittances to government agencies, unions, and other entities (CPP/EI/income tax, benefits, WCB/CSST, union dues etc.).
  • Manage the payroll group's email inbox, providing timely and accurate responses to employee and other inquiries.
  • Action, apply, ensure correct payroll processing and apply terms and conditions outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) for all unionized roles.
  • Oversee the entire month-end payroll process.
  • Conduct regular payroll audits and ensure compliance with Canadian labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
  • Maintain accurate employee records, including attendance, leaves, and personal information.
  • Stay up-to-date with all federal, provincial, and local payroll legislation and regulations (e.g., ESA, Income Tax Act, EI Act, CPP Act).
  • Generate various payroll reports for management, finance, and HR.

Requirements

  • University degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll processing, with a strong focus on Canadian payroll.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance across Canadian provinces.
  • Proficiency with payroll systems and time and attendance management systems.
  • Strong proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel.
  • Excellent auditing and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
  • Knowledge of employment legislation across Canadian provinces, employee relations, union collective agreements and HR best practices.
  • Bilingualism (English/French) is required.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement savings plans (RRSP, Pension plans)
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

CA$75,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

C++

Location requirements

HybridMississaugaCanada

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