Payroll Specialist processing biweekly US payroll for Sun Life’s 7,000+ employees. Ensuring accurate tax, benefits, reporting, and compliance across payroll operations.
Responsibilities
Process end-to-end bi-weekly payroll for 7,000+ US employees
Accurately calculate and pay salaries, bonuses, overtime, deductions, and adjustments
Reconcile payroll data against company records
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local US tax regulations
Maintain personnel information databases and accurate payroll records
Prepare US year-end employee tax slips or forms and government filings
Support internal and external payroll-related reporting requests
Participate in internal and external audits
Handle payroll inquiries
Perform other duties supporting Company objectives
Participate in process improvement, month-end, and year-end processes
Requirements
Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Working knowledge of US Payroll processes and taxation
Knowledge of ADP GlobalView and Workday would be an asset
Experience in payroll accounting, including general ledger entries and reconciliations
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or related field
Payroll designation or formal payroll training would be an asset
Minimum of 2+ years HR, Payroll or Accounting experience
Benefits
Access to short-term assignments or ‘Gigs’ across the organization, to help you develop new skills and connections
A collaborative and interactive team environment
Charitable giving through our You Give, We Give program, with contribution matching in many cases
Care Days for self-care or care of others
Sick Days
Hybrid work flexibility between office and virtual work
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