About the Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing international automotive company expanding its operations in Canada.

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist, Payroll & HR Operations to support its Canadian HR functions, coordinate recruitment and employee development initiatives, and strengthen HR processes.

This role is particularly well suited to an HR professional with hands-on Canadian payroll experience who enjoys taking ownership of diverse HR responsibilities within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Management

- Coordinate day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, employee documentation, and HR administration.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with applicable employment and privacy requirements.
- Support the development and implementation of HR policies, employee handbooks, procedures, and internal processes.
- Respond to employee inquiries and provide HR operational support to management.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR workflows and operational efficiency.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

- Support recruitment activities, including candidate sourcing, resume screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and recruitment priorities.
- Develop candidate pipelines for current and future hiring requirements.
- Coordinate background checks, pre-employment documentation, and onboarding activities.

Training, Performance Management & Employee Engagement

- Coordinate employee training programs, orientation sessions, and career development initiatives.
- Support performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, tracking, and reporting.
- Organize employee engagement activities, internal communications,



and recognition programs.
- Contribute to a collaborative and positive workplace culture.

Payroll Administration & Compliance

- Administer and coordinate semi-monthly Canadian payroll processing, including employee changes, bonuses, allowances, deductions, leaves, and adjustments.
- Work with payroll service providers and systems, including ADP and Ceridian, to support accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Review payroll reports, investigate discrepancies, and perform payroll reconciliations.
- Maintain compliance with applicable Canadian payroll legislation, including income tax, CPP, EI, employment standards, and year-end reporting.
- Support employee benefits and retirement savings program administration.
- Coordinate expatriate payroll matters and cross-border payroll information with relevant internal and external stakeholders when required.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum 5 years of relevant Canadian HR operations and payroll experience.
- At least 3 years of hands-on Canadian payroll processing experience.
- Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation is mandatory.
- Practical experience in recruitment coordination, onboarding, training administration, employee records, and HR policies.
- Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
- Experience with payroll and HRIS systems; ADP and/or Ceridian experience is preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.




- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Solid attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
- Ability to work on-site.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working in a multinational company or growing Canadian business.
- Experience developing or improving HR processes and policies.
- Knowledge of employee group advantages and retirement savings programs.
- Exposure to expatriate payroll or cross-border payroll coordination.
- Experience in the automotive, manufacturing, or related industries.
- CHRP or CHRL designation is an asset.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Exposure to multiple HR functions and opportunities to contribute to organizational growth.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.

How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes highlighting relevant HR operations and Canadian payroll experience.

Please clearly indicate your PCP designation status and experience with payroll systems.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Pay: $70,300.00-$139,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:
- North York, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):
- Do you have experience with ADP or Ceridian?

Experience:
- Human resources management: 3 years (preferred)
- Payroll: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- PCP Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Specialist, Payroll & HR Operations (North York)
🏢 Worthpath Human Resources
📍 North York