Payroll Specialist - Hybrid - Downtown Toronto

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join a reputable law firm in downtown Toronto on a 12-month contract.

Are you a PCP designated Payroll professional, looking for your next role? Are you interested in a flexible work model, offering 3 days of remote work each week and 2 days in an easily accessible office? If so, we want to talk to you!

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with Payroll processing and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role will be responsible for the smooth operation of payroll, compensation, and benefits functions.

This exciting opportunity is expected to start within the next 1-2 weeks so only qualified applicants that are immediately available, will be considered. Apply today by forwarding your profile to sunnie.macpherson@randstad.ca



Advantages
Professional Development: The role offers an opportunity to work alongside and learn from highly regarded business professionals. The firm is also future-focused and committed to recruiting and developing top talent. You will also be provided with unlimited free access to Udemy online training through Randstad

Company Culture: The firm promotes a supportive and collaborative work environment. Their values are centered on excellence

Impactful Work: The firm is a recognized leader in litigation, with a reputation for being expert litigators and bold innovators.

Inclusivity and Diversity: The firm is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, recognizing that varied perspectives are their greatest assets and enhance collaboration and problem-solving.

Work-life Balance: The role is a hybrid position, requiring only two days a week in the office. However, some overtime and flexibility may be expected from time to time.

Responsibilities
Accurately input and process bi-weekly and monthly managed payroll for approximately 200+ firm members.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of annual bonus payments and other ad hoc payroll transactions.
Complete and ensure the accuracy of year-end reports and remittances, including T4s, and assist with audits as required.
Reconcile payroll outputs and contributions.
Issue annual T2200 forms to applicable employees when required.
Administer all group benefit plans, managing enrollments, terminations, and changes in a timely manner.
Review and validate group benefits invoices for accuracy and authorize payments.
Develop clear processes for onboarding, leaves, and departures.

Qualifications
4+ years experience overseeing and processing payroll is required. Experience using Ceridian PowerPay is a strong asset.
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification
Experience working in a law firm or other professional services environment will be considered an asset.

Summary
This exciting opportunity is expected to start within the next 1-2 weeks so only qualified applicants that are immediately available, will be considered. Apply today by forwarding your profile to sunnie.macpherson@randstad.ca


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.