Senior Payroll Specialist

Professional Staffing • Full-time • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, CA • 5d ago

Our client is hiring a Senior Payroll Specialist to join their dynamic team. This is a hybrid position (3 days in office) out of their Scarborough office. Apply now!

Description

Manage bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees in Canada and US
Process payroll adjustments, including earnings, deductions, taxes, ROEs, severance, remittances, and garnishments.
Prepare third-party remittances, reports, file submissions, and reconciliations.
Work with Finance to meet month-end deadlines and reconcile payroll accounts, including payroll journal preparation.
Participate in Dayforce HCM initiatives and other projects as assigned.
Serve as the main payroll contact, resolving inquiries and delivering excellent customer service.
Oversee year-end processes, including T4 and W-2 adjustments.
Stay updated on Canadian and US payroll tax regulations.
Conduct payroll audits to identify gaps and improvements.
Collaborate with Finance and HR on tax and payroll matters, and assist auditors with payroll-related inquiries.

Qualifications

5+ years of payroll experience, including hourly and salaried employees.
PCP certification; CPM designation is a plus.
Ceridian Dayforce experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong knowledge of Canadian and US payroll legislation, tax rules, and year-end reporting.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.