Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a strong Payroll Specialist to join a team located in Scarborough.

Position: Payroll Specialist
Location: Scarborough
Type: 6 months

Do you have experience processing high-volume biweekly payroll?
Are you confident in your ability to manage through high volume, complex year-end closing for payroll?
Do you have strong experience with various payroll software like ADP or Ceridian?


If you said yes, look no further, we have the right position for you!

To apply, please send your resume to harika.bodepu@randstad.ca today!

Advantages
In this Payroll Specialist role in Scarborough, you will have the following benefits:
- 6 months contract
- Competitive pay between $25-27 depending on experience.
- Free parking available onsite.
- Optional benefits plan with Securian for Health, Dental, and Life Insurance.

Responsibilities
In this Payroll Specialist position located in Scarborough, you will be responsible for the following:
- Execute the complete payroll year-end closing process, including heavy and meticulous reconciliation of all payroll accounts, the General Ledger, and year-to-date deductions (CPP/QPP, EI, Income Tax) to ensure data integrity prior to T4 and T4 Summary filing.
- Serve as a key user of the payroll and HRIS system, performing all necessary year-end procedures such as generating preview T4 data, processing year-end adjustments, and preparing the system for the new tax year's legislative changes (e.g., CPP/QPP and EI maximums/rates).
- Accurately process multi-provincial and complex bi-weekly/monthly payroll for a high volume of employees, covering all elements from data entry, calculation of taxable benefits, to final payment and record management.
- Prepare, file, and verify all necessary payroll tax reports and remittances (including the PD7A), with a primary focus on the timely preparation and electronic filing of T4, T4A, and Quebec provincial slips (RL-1s) with the CRA and Revenu Québec.
- Prepare detailed schedules and documentation to support audits related to payroll, benefits, Employer Health Tax (EHT), and Workers' Compensation (WCB/WSIB/CNESST) remittances and reporting.
- Administer and reconcile complex employee deductions, including retirement contributions (RRSPs, RPPs), union dues, and all statutory and voluntary wage garnishments, ensuring proper box allocation on T4 slips.
- Respond to and resolve complex employee payroll inquiries and discrepancies, particularly those related to T4 slips, Records of Employment (ROEs), cumulative earnings, and the impact of the new two-tiered CPP2 contributions, providing excellent customer service.

Qualifications
In this Payroll Specialist position located in Scarborough, we are looking for:
- PCP or PLP designation preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience processing payroll for Canadian employees is required.
- Multiprovince payroll processing experience is required.
- Experience with various payroll systems is required, including ADP, Ceridian, Pay works, etc.
- Experience managing year-end is required.


Summary
If this job is for you, please contact me at harika.bodepu@randstad.ca!

If you do not have the qualifications for this Payroll Specialist role but you have a minimum of 6 months of experience in accounting and you are located in the Greater Toronto Area, please contact me as I may have another role suitable for you!

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.

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