A Payroll Specialist role has become available with a company in Etobicoke through Randstad. The client is searching for a candidate that is skilled in the production of accurate and timely payroll for employees, can communicate effectively, and deliver strong internal customer service while working in a deadline- driven environment. Act now and apply today!
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Collaborative team environment
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Responsibilities
Payroll Administration
- Administer bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Validate hours worked, earnings, deductions, bonuses, commissions, and payroll adjustments for accuracy
- Partner with HR and Hiring Managers on onboarding, terminations, and compensation updates
- Prepare and remit monthly, quarterly, and annual government filings (e.g., WSIB, WCB, EHT)
- Record and reconcile payroll journal entries
- Generate and reconcile monthly commission statements and quarterly reports for management
- Manage year-end payroll processes including T4s, ROEs, T2200s, and other statutory reporting
- Ensure payroll compliance with federal and provincial laws, tax regulations, and internal policies
Benefits Administration
Serve as the main point of contact for all employee benefits programs (health, dental, life, disability, etc.)Enroll new employees and manage changes due to life events or terminationsAddress employee inquiries regarding benefit eligibility and coverageLiaise with Canada Life for plan administration, issue resolution, and renewalsPrepare and reconcile monthly benefit premium paymentsPension Plan Administration
Manage administration of the company’s group pension and / or retirement savings plansTrack eligibility and invite qualified employees to enroll with appropriate documentationCoordinate enrolments, contribution changes, and terminations with Canada LifePrepare and reconcile monthly pension contribution reportsConduct quarterly reconciliation between ADP reports and pension provider data to ensure accuracyProvide support for pension audits and annual filing requirements, including the Annual Information Return (AIR)Ensure compliance with pension plan rules and relevant regulatory standardsOther Responsibilities
Maintain accurate employee records and support internal / external auditsKeep an organized and secure filing system for all payroll and benefits documentationPrepare periodic reports (monthly, quarterly, annually) related to payroll and benefitsPerform timely reconciliations of salaries, vacation accruals, and pension contributionsSupport special projects or other ad-hoc tasks as requiredQualifications
Post-secondary education in Payroll, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field
PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) certification is requiredMinimum 5 years of experience in payroll and benefits administrationProficient in ADP WorkForce Now (WFN) – mandatorySolid understanding of Federal and Provincial Employment StandardsExperience in managing group pension or retirement savings plansExperience with year-end payroll processing and government filingsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applicationsHigh level of accuracy, attention to detail, organization, and confidentiality in handling sensitive dataStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret payroll data and support decision-makingEffective interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationshipsAccountable and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership over responsibilitiesClear and confident communicator, capable of engaging with both employees and ManagementSummary
Apply now or send your profile directly to heather.francescut@randstad.ca to be considered today!
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