Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves managing payroll operations within a large healthcare organization, ensuring accuracy and compliance with unionized policies and procedures. If you have expertise in payroll systems and a strong understanding of healthcare-specific payroll processes, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities :

• Process payroll for approximately 3,500 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with clerks, analysts, and attendance managers to streamline payroll-related activities.
• Handle deductions, garnishments, benefit reconciliations, and other payroll adjustments.
• Provide accurate payroll data to Workday systems and participate in testing functions.
• Support timesheet and attendance management processes to ensure proper documentation.
• Assist with unionized payroll requirements, adhering to relevant policies and regulations.
• Perform audits and reconciliations to guarantee payroll compliance and resolve discrepancies.
• Contribute to system testing and improvement initiatives to enhance payroll functionality.
• Take on responsibilities shared with other team members to maintain efficient workflow.
• Ensure compliance with tax accounting standards and benefit functions.
• Proven experience in payroll functions within large organizations, preferably in healthcare.
• Proficiency in payroll software systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, and Dayforce.
• Strong knowledge of unionized payroll processes and related regulations.
• Experience with tax accounting, benefit administration, and payroll deductions.
• Ability to manage timesheet and attendance systems effectively.
• Familiarity with Workday systems and testing processes is highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work with diverse teams.

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