Payroll Administrator, Canada Payroll

Division: Canada - Toronto
Project Location(s): Toronto, ON M4C 1M5 CAN
Minimum Years Experience: 5 Travel Involved: 0-10% Job Type: RegularJob Classification: EntryEducation:Bachelors DegreeJob Family:FinanceCompensation:Salaried Non-Exempt

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION
Turner Construction, founded in 1902, is North America's largest general builder, shaping skylines globally with over 13,500 professionals and $17 billion in annual volume. We handle 1,500 projects annually across sectors like healthcare, education, and commercial spaces, combining local agility with global strength. We've completed projects like the New York Yankee's Stadium, the Capitol Dome Restoration, the Boeing Company North Charleston Campus, and more! Since 1951, Turner has been a key player in Canada's construction industry, with nearly $1 billion in annual revenue and over 930 professionals. Turner is committed to quality, safety, and fostering an inclusive work environment.
Turner Construction isn't just about buildings – we’re about building futures, empowering employees, and leaving a lasting legacy for the communities we serve.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU
At Turner, we appreciate the strength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and help carry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individual growth journey. This opportunity also offers:
Access to practical tools and resources including, a work phone, laptop, and safety gear.
Summer Fridays (early dismissals during the summer months on Fridays where applicable).
Invitations to participate in company events and activities.
Hard and soft skills training programs.
Thorough benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay, Healthcare and Dental Coverage, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching, and much more.
Annual base salary range for this position may be CA$66,000 to CA$77,000, depending on experience and fit.

THE PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR, CANADA PAYROLL OPPORTUNITY
Turner Construction’s Toronto office is seeking a full-time Payroll Administrator, Canada Payroll. The role requires availability to work on-site or at the head office, Monday to Friday, for 40 hours per week, and will report to the local Payroll Manager.

The Payroll Administrator, Canada Payroll will manage end-to-end Canadian payroll processing with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and timelines. This hands-on role requiring expertise in Workday and SAP SuccessFactors and a solid understanding of Canadian payroll regulations across all jurisdictions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll using Workday and SAP SuccessFactors.
• Post payroll GL entries in SAP and perform monthly payroll account reconciliations
• Administer and remit statutory deductions, including Garnishments, benefits payments, CRA remittances, EHT, and WSIB/WCB.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related filings and payments, including union dues.
• Complete year-end activities: T4/T4A preparation, reconciliation, and filings with government agencies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with Canadian payroll legislation across all jurisdictions.
• Audit payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly.
• Support system updates/testing and maintain payroll procedures and documentation.
• Protect confidentiality of employee information and ensure data privacy.
• Provide guidance to peers and support cross-functional teams (HR/Finance).
• Handle ad-hoc payroll and reporting requests as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PCP designation (required).
• 5+ years of Canadian payroll experience in a high-volume environment.
• Hands-on experience with Workday and SAP SuccessFactors (required).
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation across all jurisdictions and CRA requirements.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, remittances, and year-end processing.
• Proficiency with ROE Web and government reporting tools.
• Construction industry experience is an asset.

SKILLS:

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Ability to work independently

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.