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Location: This hybrid role requires 3 days in office at our Mississauga, ON office and 2 days remote per week.

Actual compensation within the range will be based on experience. We also offer quarterly variable compensation package (bonus) + benefits

About Specsavers

Welcome to Specsavers - where we're not just about eyewear and eyecare, we're a purpose-driven organization committed to changing lives through better sight. As a certified Great Place to Work, we take pride in our optometrist-owned and -led business model, providing quality eyecare and affordable eyewear to Canadians across the country.

Our journey began 40 years ago in the UK, with visionary optometrists Doug and Mary Perkins. Today, we support over 2,600 healthcare businesses spanning 11 countries in our network, passionately caring for more than 42 million patients and customers worldwide.

At Specsavers, we believe that access to quality eyecare should be a right, not a luxury. That's why we go above and beyond to transform the eyecare experience in Canada. With our advanced clinical equipment and an extensive range of affordable and high-quality eyewear, we're here to make a real difference in the lives of our customers.

But that’s not all - we're also dedicated to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive work culture. We strive to create an environment where our partners thrive while benefiting from the collective support and resources of our dedicated teams.

If you're passionate about making a difference,



providing incredible care, and being part of a values and purpose-driven organization, join us on our journey to revolutionize the way Canadians experience eyecare. Together, we can change lives through better sight.

What You’ll Do

Purpose of the role

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the administration of benefits and processing of payroll for all Canadian Support Offices, Manufacturing and Distribution sites and wholly owned stores. This role holder will also support the delivery of high-quality payroll services in a manner that maximizes the use of technology and offers exemplary customer service.

The ideal candidate will have payroll experience across BC, AB, MB and ON as part of a bigger international organization and will also have strong customer service focus with great attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

- Process full cycle payrolls for hourly and salaried employees on an accurate and timely basis
- Process new hires, employee changes, terminations and ROEs as required
- Review and ensure accuracy of approved time and attendance
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and internal payroll controls to ensure accurate payroll processing




- Assist in implementing and maintaining payroll best practices to improve efficiency
- Administer various payments such as vacation pays, sick pay, bonus, allowances etc.
- Perform month-end functions including journal entries and payroll account reconciliation
- Assist in managing the annual payroll year-end processes, including the issuance of all T4’s and all necessary provincial year-end returns, YTD adjustments as required
- Assist in payroll system implementations and conversions
- Compile and prepare payroll reports for management
- Respond to payroll inquiries within timelines, delivering a high level of customer service for all Specsavers Canadian employees including the international secondees in Canada
- Maintain payroll SOPs for efficient workflow
- Benefits administration including enrolments, life changes, terminations, account balancing and reconciliations
- Review all documentation pertaining to benefits and follow up with internal/external source providers to process required changes
- Monitor employee premiums and ensure accurate deductions are made through payroll
- Answering employee questions about benefit programs and resolving employee issues with benefit providers
- Keep accurate records of all benefits transactions and related back up
- Audit monthly carrier invoices for accuracy and changes

What We’re Looking For

- Track record of day-to-day administration of payroll and benefits programs
- Currently enrolled with the National Payroll Institute with a goal to obtain these designations.
- Minimum one year payroll work experience
- Proficiency in

📌 Payroll Administrator (Mississauga)
🏢 Specsavers
📍 Mississauga