Salary: $85,000–$100,000 + discretionary bonus

Industry: Manufacturing

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the HR Manager and working closely with senior leadership, including the President, you’ll own payroll and perks administration end-to-end and serve as the go-to resource for employees on pay and benefits questions. This role suits someone who takes pride in getting payroll right every time, works independently, and wants a visible, trusted role in a stable, growing organization with real room for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 500+ hourly and salaried employees across multiple Ontario locations

Administer pay in Dayforce, ensuring accurate setup, data integrity, and timely processing every cycle

Calculate and process manufacturing-specific earnings, including production, tonnage, and target-based bonuses that vary by pay period

Manage year-end processes, including T4 preparation, reconciliations, and statutory remittances

Administer group benefits and group RRSP programs in full, including enrolments, changes, terminations, and carrier reconciliations

Act as the frontline point of contact for employees on payroll and benefits questions, including in-person support for team members on the production floor

Work through a structured knowledge transfer with the outgoing payroll lead and document processes for continuity

Partner with HR and Finance on payroll reporting, audits, and process improvements





What You Bring

Proven experience running full-cycle payroll independently in a standalone or lead role

Payroll experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or unionized hourly environment, with a solid understanding of shift, overtime, and incentive pay

Hands-on experience with an enterprise payroll/HRIS platform such as Dayforce, ADP, or UKG

Full-cycle benefits and group retirement plan administration experience

Strong Canadian year-end experience

Exceptional attention to detail and organization, with the ability to deliver accurate work with minimal oversight

Confident, approachable communication with employees at all levels, including face-to-face support

Comfortable working on-site five days per week

Nice to Have

Dayforce experience specifically

U.S. payroll exposure, including working with a third-party U.S. payroll provider

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation

Next Steps
We do appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Clarity Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note: We use AI-assisted tools for notetaking during the screening process.

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📌 Payroll and Benefits Specialist (Ontario)
🏢 Clarity Recruitment
📍 Ontario