Senior Payroll Specialist

Opportunity

Payroll operations and compliance

• Process bi-weekly Canadian payroll in ADP Workforce Now, including timecards, off-cycle calculations, deductions, taxable benefits, and paid leave.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation, employment standards, and CRA requirements.
• Respond to employee and manager payroll questions.
• Prepare reports for benefit-related deductions, including RRSP, HSA, and tax entities.
• Create and maintain employee time-off policies in the timekeeping system.

Accounting, reporting, and controls

• Prepare NetSuite payroll journal entries for regular payroll, month-end, and adjustments.
• Complete year-end payroll transactions, including T4s, T4As, amendments, and required filings.
• Own payroll-liability and general-ledger reconciliations and resolve variances before month-end close.
• Maintain and test payroll controls and support external audits.
• Handle complex issues including multi-state tax registration, garnishments, ROEs, and CPP/EI corrections.

Process improvement

• Identify and lead payroll process improvements and automation in ADP and NetSuite.
• Meet deadlines across concurrent projects and perform other duties consistent with the position.

Candidate qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Requires at least five years of Canadian payroll experience, including full-cycle processing and year-end.
• Requires experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• PCP, PLP, or CPM payroll designation is preferred.
• Requires strong attention to detail, accuracy, communication, interpersonal skills, and discretion with sensitive information.
• Requires advanced Excel and Google Workspace skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• US payroll exposure and project-management experience are a plus.

Compensation

• The stated base salary range is CAD $95,000 to $105,000; final base pay depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity.

Work arrangement

• The description offers hybrid and remote work flexibility.

Benefits

• Benefits and rewards include flexible paid time off, RRSP or 401(k) matching, customizable premium benefits, product discounts, and continuous learning opportunities.

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