Job Number: J0726-0500 Job Type: Full Time Job Category: Accounting & Finance Salary: Open Payroll Specialist Title: Payroll Specialist Status: Permanent, Full time Salary: $110,000 base salary 10% bonus + 4 weeks of vacation + health benefits + RRSP matching Location: Downtown Montreal, Quebec - Hybrid 3 days in office, 2 days work from home TO APPLY: Please send your resume to Our client is an international banking and financial institution with divisions located in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

They are continuing to grow their first Canadian office.

As a Payroll Specialist within the Human Resources department, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our most valuable assets, our employees, receive timely and accurate compensation.

This position requires a combination of technical proficiency, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills to effectively manage all payroll processes.

Responsibilities: - Process semi-monthly payroll (every 15 days) for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and federal and provincial regulations. - Manage the full payroll cycle, including timecard verification, gross-to-net calculations, statutory deductions (CPP, EI, income tax), and final pay processing. - Reconcile payroll data each cycle and investigate and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner. - Ensure current hires, terminations, leaves of absence, and other employee changes are accurately and promptly reflected in the payroll system, working closely with HR colleagues. - Calculate and process bonuses, overtime, commissions, retroactive pay, and other variable compensation. - Maintain and update employee profiles, personal data, and payroll information in the system. - Coordinate with department heads to verify and approve departmental payroll data prior to processing.



- Liaise with external payroll providers or software support teams to resolve system issues. - Lead the preparation, reconciliation, and distribution of all year-end tax documents, including T4s, T4As, and RL-1 slips (Relevé 1) for Quebec employees. - Ensure accurate reporting of all taxable benefits, pensionable and insurable earnings, and other required boxes in compliance with CRA and Revenu Québec requirements. - Submit year-end filings to the CRA and Revenu Québec within prescribed deadlines, including T4 Summary and RL-1 Summary transmittals. - Manage Records of Employment (ROEs) and ensure timely submission through Service Canada. - Stay current on changes to federal and provincial tax legislation, payroll regulations, and year-end reporting requirements. - Respond to employee inquiries regarding T4s, RL-1s, and other tax-related matters.

Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, HR, or a related field is an asset; at minimum a College diploma or equivalent training in payroll processing - Payroll Compliance Professional Certification (PCP) – Mandatory - Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Canadian payroll processing - Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices related to payroll - Demonstrated experience with T4, RL-1, and year-end processing - Proven ability to design and enforce payroll controls and audit procedures - Knowledge of payroll software (ADP preferred — please indicate which system(s) you have used) - Strong attention to detail and analytical and problem-solving skill - Verbal and written communication skills in English and French required (You will need to service Anglophone clients and work with Anglophone colleagues) We thank all those that apply however only those that meet all of the criteria will be contacted.

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📌 Payroll Specialist (Montreal)
🏢 Groom & Associates
📍 Montreal