Canadian Payroll Specialist

Job Summary

Processing bi-weekly Canadian payroll for approximately 500 associates, the full-time Payroll Specialist will ensure accuracy and timeliness while collaborating with the HR team and managing payroll-related tasks in a growing private equity-backed company.

Key responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll and verify time and attendance data, addressing discrepancies with managers
• Manage new hire setups, terminations, and first-pay payouts within the payroll system
• Generate payroll-related reports for finance and HR departments to support general ledger reconciliation

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now payroll system preferred; experience with other systems may be considered
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, including holidays and benefits equivalent to 401(k)
• Ability to accurately process payroll for approximately 500 employees
• Excellent internal customer service skills for effective communication with managers and HR teams