Our client is seeking a Payroll &

Benefits Specialist to join their Human Resources team in Toronto. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end semi-monthly, multi-provincial payroll and supporting the administration of benefits and total rewards programs for employees across Canada. The successful candidate will bring strong payroll expertise, excellent attention to detail, and experience working with benefits administration, payroll compliance, reporting, and reconciliations. Manage end-to-end semi-monthly, multi-provincial Canadian payroll, ensuring accuracy and timely processing. Process payroll changes including new hires, salary adjustments, retroactive pay, top-ups, terminations, ROEs, and other payroll adjustments. Review payroll outputs and resolve discrepancies prior to final processing. Ensure compliance with applicable payroll legislation and communicate relevant regulatory changes. Prepare payroll reconciliations, reports, and statutory filings, including T4s, Employer Health Tax, T2200s, and other year-end requirements. Ensure accurate and timely remittance of payroll taxes, benefits, pension contributions, and other third-party payments.



Support annual audits and budgeting activities in collaboration with Finance and external auditors. Provide payroll, benefits, compensation, and regulatory reporting and analytics. Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries and assist with payroll and benefits system self-service. Support payroll and benefits-related communications, training sessions, webinars, and employee engagement initiatives. Assist with payroll, benefits, HR systems, and process improvement projects. 3-5 years of direct payroll and benefits administration experience within a corporate HR environment. ~ Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, including the Employment Standards Act and other applicable provincial requirements. ~ Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. ~ Strong numerical, analytical, reconciliation, and reporting skills. ~ Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer-service mindset. ~ Payroll Compliance Skilled (PCP) designation completed or in progress. CHRP designation considered an asset.

Experience working with Workday . Strong process-improvement and systems aptitude. #

📌 Contract Payroll Analyst (Remote) (Toronto)
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