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Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Robert Half • Toronto, ON, CA
22 days ago
Job type
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Job description
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a healthcare-focused organization in Toronto, Ontario. This position plays an important role in administering employee pay, benefits-related payroll activities, and payment processing while maintaining compliance with established policies and applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with payroll systems, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism.

Responsibilities:
• Administer end-to-end payroll activities for employees, ensuring earnings, deductions, and adjustments are processed correctly and on schedule.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues related to employee pay in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records within accounting and payroll platforms, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Support benefits-related payroll administration, including the accurate handling of applicable deductions, remittances, and reconciliations.
• Process payments and payroll-related transactions in accordance with internal controls, company procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation to assist with audits, reconciliations, and month-end activities.
• Work with internal stakeholders to respond to payroll inquiries and provide clear information on payroll and payment matters.
• Contribute to payroll system updates or process changes, including activities involving ADP Workforce Now or Ceridian when required.
• At least 5 years of experience in payroll administration or a closely related payroll function.
• Demonstrated experience using accounting software systems in a payroll environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and other payroll processing platforms, including Ceridian.
• Proven ability to manage payroll functions accurately, including calculations, deductions, and payment processing.
• Experience supporting benefit-related payroll activities and maintaining associated records.
• Solid understanding of payroll compliance requirements, confidentiality standards, and data accuracy best practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple priorities effectively.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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