Payroll Specialist

Base pay range: CA$65,000.00/yr - CA$65,000.00/yr

Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing for a growing organization in the mechanical services industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate bi-weekly payroll processing, payroll compliance, employee record maintenance, and responding to payroll-related inquiries. This is an on-site, full-time role supporting both hourly and salaried employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees
• Manage payroll and absence tracking using payroll software (e.g., PayWorks)
• Prepare and process payroll adjustments, ROEs, T4s, and statutory remittances
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records
• Reconcile payroll accounts on a monthly basis
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation
• Respond to employee questions related to payroll and deductions
• Support payroll audits and reporting as required
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of payroll processing experience
• Experience with payroll and accounting systems (NetSuite considered an asset)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Experience in the mechanical, construction, or trades-based industry is an asset
• Ability to work full-time on-site during standard business hours

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing (Construction and Building Construction)