Accountivity is hiring!
Job Title : Payroll Specialist
Location : York Region, ON
Job Type : Temporary
Salary : $ or $
Work Model : In Office
Our client in York Region, ON is actively looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their team.
Key Responsibilities :
- Administer bi‐weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees across multiple Canadian provinces.
- Process both union and non‐union payroll, ensuring adherence to collective agreement provisions where applicable.
- Accurately calculate wages, overtime, premiums, bonuses, and retroactive payments.
- Manage all payroll-related deductions, including statutory taxes, benefits, pension contributions, and union dues.
- Support the full employee payroll lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and preparation of Records of Employment (ROEs).
- Maintain accurate and up‐to‐date employee information within payroll and HRIS systems.
- Reconcile payroll records, prepare payroll reports, and assist with payroll‐related journal entries.
- Address employee payroll inquiries professionally, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Contribute to year‐end activities, including preparation of Ts, RL‐s, and documentation for audits.
- Ensure full compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and recommend opportunities to streamline payroll processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Qualifications :
– years of experience in payroll administration.Union Experience is a must.Proven experience processing multi‐provincial Canadian payroll.Union payroll experience is highly preferred.Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, HR, or a related discipline.PCP certification (in progress or completed) is considered an asset.Proficiency with payroll systems such as Ceridian Dayforce (preferred), ADP, UKG, or comparable platforms.Strong Excel skills and the ability to work with spreadsheets confidently.Exceptional attention to detail and effective time‐management abilities.Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume. Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.