Payroll Specialist processing biweekly payroll for 12,500+ Canadian employees at Sun Life. Managing tax, benefits, reconciliations, audits, and year-end filings in a hybrid contract role.
Responsibilities
Process end-to-end bi-weekly payroll for 12,500+ Canadian employees, including salaries, bonuses, overtime, deductions, and other adjustments
Reconcile payroll data against company records
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, benefit deductions, and statutory filings
Maintain personnel information databases and accurate payroll records
Prepare Canada 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
Report to the Payroll Manager, Payroll Operations
Requirements
Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Working knowledge of Canada 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 another formal payroll training would be an asset
Minimum of 2+ years HR, Payroll or Accounting experience
Benefits
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Inclusive and respectful environment
Employee well-being and positive work culture
Hybrid work flexibility from the office and virtually
Incentive plans for eligible employees, subject to individual and company performance
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