Payroll and Benefits Specialist job opening in Toronto, ON

Adecco Professional is currently hiring for an interim Payroll Specialist job opening in Toronto, ON (TTC accessible). You will be primarily responsible for full cycle payroll as well as support the benefits and pension program. This full-time, onsite interim role provides you with an opportunity to contribute your advanced skills and experience to a dynamic, fast paced workplace in a medical facility of approx. 250+ employees. This position is the ideal role for you if you enjoy responsibility and challenge while using your positive, enthusiastic interpersonal/communication skills!

Some of the duties and responsibilities of the Senior Payroll Specialist job opening in Toronto, ON may include but are not limited to;
· Manage the end-to-end processing of bi-weekly payroll for a mix of hourly and salaried employees across multiple business units, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable payroll legislation.
· Coordinate employee lifecycle administration, including new hire setup, employee changes, and departures within payroll, pension, and benefits platforms.
· Serve as a primary resource for payroll, benefits, and legislative inquiries, providing timely resolution to employees and external stakeholders.
· Prepare and submit Records of Employment (ROEs) as required.
· Administer employee benefits and pension programs, including enrollment, updates, terminations, and regular reconciliations.
· Process payroll-related adjustments associated with employee onboarding, status changes, leaves, and departures.
· Complete required statutory remittances, government filings, and annual reconciliations related to payroll, pension, and insurance programs.
· Support year-end payroll activities, including tax reporting and the preparation of employee tax slips.
· Contribute to compensation reporting, workforce analytics, budgeting,



and other payroll-related projects as required.
· Other administrative functions as required.

Some of the qualifications for the Payroll and Benefits Specialist job opening in Toronto, ON include;
· Minimum of 3 years of full cycle payroll alongside benefits/pension related work experience.
· PCP or CPM designation or working towards a strong asset.
· Strong compliance knowledge of employment standards within Canada including Federal, Provincial and local laws.
· Demonstrated adaptability to learn technology and processes. ADP Workforce Now a strong asset.
· Advanced user of MS Excel, Word & Outlook with ability to adapt to new applications.
· General pension plan knowledge in relation to the laws surrounding plan administration.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).
· Strong organizational, critical thinking and time management skills.
· High level of accuracy with a strong attention to detail.

If you are ready to start something new immediately and work downtown (TTC accessible), this could be the perfect opportunity for you! If you feel you have the requirements and would like to learn more to pursue this Payroll and Benefits Specialist job opening in Toronto, ON, please apply now. Our client is interviewing as soon as this week with a target start date as soon as sometime next week! NOTE the hourly pay rate range is commensurate with experience and certifications, between $28-35/hr plus vacation pay on top of this.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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📌 Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 Adecco
📍 Toronto