Senior Payroll Specialist – Warehousing and Distribution – Pickering, ON
About the role:
Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist who has a deep understanding of payroll calculations and the ability to analyze and interpret payroll data. This role is ideal for someone with strong payroll acumen and the ability to manage complex payroll processes for salaried, hourly and temp employees.
Core Responsibilities:
As Senior Payroll Specialist, you'll work closely with the accounting and HR teams to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and reporting, including, but not limited to:
- Process payroll for 260+ employees, with projections to grow to 300+
- Handle payroll for hourly, salaried, and temp employees, including payments to agencies
- Oversee and manage all payroll functions, including commissions, bonuses, expense reimbursements, and benefits administration
- Handle end-to-end payroll for Canadian and US employees
- Review and verify payroll data for accuracy and completeness
- Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and reports
- Support internal and external payroll and benefits audits
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and labor laws
- Generate and analyze payroll reports: temp costs, overtime analytics, commissions, and bonuses
- Manage travel and expense reporting
- Assist HR with time and attendance tracking, benefits setup, and employee records
Minimum Requirements:
- PCP Certification (completed or in progress)
- 5+ years of experience in Canadian and US Payroll
- Experience with payroll software such as Ceridian or ADP
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Experience with salaried, hourly and temp payroll processing
- Knowledge of tax compliance, benefits administration, and timekeeping systems is a plus
What We Offer:
- $75 - $85K base salary (negotiable)
- Full health, dental, and vision benefits
- 3 weeks of vacation
- Performance-based bonus
If you have a passion for payroll and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!