Payroll Specialist
Corporate Services - Human Resources
Status: (1) Regular Full Time Hiring Range: $94,455 - $106,262 per annum Work Mode: Hybrid (see below for more details about this work mode) Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, with occasional extended hours during peak periods
Help Create a Community for Life.
From public health and paramedic services to housing, childcare, long-term care, and community supports, our employees help create healthy, safe, and connected communities.
As part of our Human Resources team, the Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time so they can focus on delivering essential services to residents across Peel Region. This is more than payroll administration. Guided by our values of Inclusion, Collaboration, Care, Transparency, and Leadership , you will work closely with colleagues across Human Resources, Finance, and operational divisions to deliver accurate payroll services, provide trusted expertise, and continuously improve processes that support over 7,000 employees.
If you are passionate about payroll excellence, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to contribute to an organization committed to building a Community for Life , we'd love to hear from you.
Through our ONEHR approach , we work together as trusted advisors and strategic partners, delivering innovative people solutions that strengthen the employee experience and help our organization serve the community.
Joining our Payroll team means becoming part of a collaborative group of professionals who are committed to service excellence, continuous improvement, accountability, and creating positive experiences for employees at every stage of their journey.
Lead payroll reconciliation activities , ensuring the accuracy and integrity of payroll funding, bank reconciliations and troubleshooting and making adjustments for any reconcilable items, General Ledger postings, and payroll-related financial reporting and statutory reporting.
Provides expert guidance and advice on the development and implementation of payroll relating to the development and implementation of accounting and finance guidelines, polices and procedures to meet Regional.
Manage payroll accounting , including tax remittances, account reconciliations, journal entries, and compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
Monitors, identifies and analyzes trends and risks related to payroll auditing.
Provides expert interpretation on financial and payroll matters such as tax laws, audits, financial reporting.
Audits and corrects all errors from Employment Insurance (EI) and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) deficiencies to invalid social insurance numbers.



Investigate the cause of the errors and make any necessary changes and/or corrections.
Administer and validate payroll processes across all pay groups, including payroll balancing, EFT reconciliations, off-cycle payments, cheque processing, and payroll open and close activities.
Support year-end payroll activities , including audits, T4/T4A preparation and filling to CRA, pension reporting, error resolution, and statutory filings.
Provide payroll expertise and guidance to Payroll Coordinators, internal stakeholders, and business partners while serving as a key resource within the Payroll team.
Develop and maintain payroll reports, queries, and analytics that support decision-making, compliance, financial accountability, and operational effectiveness.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities , enhancing payroll processes, controls, documentation, and service delivery.
Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and operational teams to ensure seamless payroll administration and a positive employee experience.
Act as back-up to the Payroll Manager a nd support the successful delivery of payroll operations during peak periods and critical business cycles.
Contribute to special projects, support payroll external audits and other duties as assigned , supporting organizational priorities and team success.
University degree with specialization in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Payroll specialization is considered an asset.
~5-7 years of experience in a complex, computerized payroll environment with a focus on financial and accounting reporting. Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation preferred.

Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance
Strong knowledge of CRA tax regulations, provincial tax laws, tax withholding rules, and year-end reporting requirements.
Experience with OMERS administration, pension calculations, and year-end pension audits, including Pension Adjustments (PAs).
Demonstrated expertise in SAP or other enterprise payroll systems.
Solid knowledge of the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and its application to payroll.
Solid Accounting and analytical skills, excellent computer background including SAP and ServiceNow, MS office (Word and Excel skills).
What Will Help You Succeed
In addition to your technical payroll expertise, you will demonstrate:
Excellent communication and customer service skills with a focus on supporting employees and stakeholders.




A continuous improvement mindset that seeks opportunities to enhance processes, efficiency, and employee experience.
Payroll designation considered a strong asset.
SAP experience considered an asset.
ServiceNow experience considered an asset.
Whether you're improving payroll processes, supporting employee experiences, or helping ensure the accurate administration of pay and benefits, your work contributes directly to the people who provide essential services across our community.
Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, and psychological health coverage effective from your first day.
OMERS Pension Plan – Secure your future through one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans.
Generous Vacation – Start with three weeks of vacation and grow from there.
Personal Days & Floating Holidays – Additional paid time to recharge and take care of what matters most.
Flexible and Hybrid Work Environment – Supporting work-life balance, collaboration, and employee well-being.
Performance-Based Growth – Annual performance reviews with merit-based salary increases.
Inclusive and Respectful Workplace – A culture grounded in our values of Inclusion, Care, Collaboration, Transparency, and Leadership.
Learning and Development Opportunities – Tuition assistance, professional development, and career growth opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
Join a team that cares for its people, values collaboration, embraces innovation, and works together to create a Community for Life .
Help us create a Community for Life.
Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.
We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.
We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly.

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