Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a highly motivated Payroll Specialist to join a highly reputable Retail team located in Richmond Hill.

Position: Payroll Specialist
Location: Richmond Hill
Industry: Retail
Type: 6 months contract to permanent based on performance

Do you have experience processing hourly and salaried Ontario payroll?
Are you confident in your knowledge and experience with UKG / Ultipro?
Can you start ASAP without a notice period?


If you said yes, look no further, we have the right position for you!

To apply, please send your resume to harika.bodepu@randstad.ca in Word document format (.doc/ .docx)!

Advantages
In this Payroll Specialist role in Richmond Hill, you will have the following benefits:
- 6-month contract with strong potential to convert to permanent based on performance.
- Competitive pay between $30-35 depending on experience
- Optional benefits plan with Securian for Health, Dental, and Life Insurance.
- Free parking available.
- Udemy - free training to enhance your skills

Responsibilities
In this Payroll Specialist position located in Richmond Hill, you will be responsible for the following:
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees across multiple provinces, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, provincial, and local regulations.
- Process payroll data including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and deductions accurately and timely.
- Calculate and process statutory deductions, benefits, and other payroll-related payments, such as garnishments and taxable benefits.
- Reconcile payroll data, including hours worked, vacation accruals, and overtime, to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Generate and distribute payroll reports, including payroll registers, earnings statements, and tax filings, as required by management and regulatory authorities.
- Address payroll-related inquiries from employees regarding pay, deductions, and benefits, providing timely and accurate responses.
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure payroll-related transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger and reconciled monthly.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in payroll legislation and regulations in all applicable provinces and ensure compliance in payroll processing.
- Assist with year-end payroll processes, including preparing T4s, reconciling payroll tax filings, and issuing annual statements.
- Utilize UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) software to manage and streamline payroll processes efficiently.

Qualifications
In this Payroll Specialist position located in Richmond Hill, we are looking for:
- PCP designation is an asset.
- Minimum 3 years of multiprovincial Canadian payroll experience is required.
- Experience with ADP, Ceridian, UKG
- Experience processing unionized payroll is a strong asset.


Summary
If this job is for you, please contact me at harika.bodepu@randstad.ca!

If you do not have the qualifications for this Payroll Specialist role but you have a minimum of 6 months of experience in accounting and you are located in the Greater Toronto Area, please contact me as I may have another role suitable for you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.