Salary: $85,000–$100,000 + discretionary bonusIndustry: ManufacturingAbout the OpportunityReporting to the HR Manager and working closely with senior leadership, including the President, you'll own payroll and benefits administration end-to-end and serve as the go-to resource for employees on pay and advantages 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 ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 500+ hourly and salaried employees across multiple Ontario locationsAdminister pay in Dayforce, ensuring accurate setup, data integrity, and timely processing every cycleCalculate and process manufacturing-specific earnings, including production, tonnage, and target-based bonuses that vary by pay periodManage year-end processes, including T4 preparation, reconciliations, and statutory remittancesAdminister group benefits and group RRSP programs in full, including enrolments, changes, terminations, and carrier reconciliationsAct as the frontline point of contact for employees on payroll and benefits questions, including in-person support for team members on the production floorWork through a structured knowledge transfer with the outgoing payroll lead and document processes for continuityPartner with HR and Finance on payroll reporting, audits,



and process improvementsWhat You BringProven experience running full-cycle payroll independently in a standalone or lead rolePayroll experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or unionized hourly environment, with a solid understanding of shift, overtime, and incentive payHands-on experience with an enterprise payroll/HRIS platform such as Dayforce, ADP, or UKGFull-cycle benefits and group retirement plan administration experienceStrong Canadian year-end experienceExceptional attention to detail and organization, with the ability to deliver accurate work with minimal oversightConfident, approachable communication with employees at all levels, including face-to-face supportComfortable working on-site five days per weekNice to HaveDayforce experience specificallyU.S. payroll exposure, including working with a third-party U.S. payroll providerPayroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designationNext StepsWe 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.

📌 Payroll And Benefits Specialist (Vaughan)
🏢 Clarity Recruitment
📍 Vaughan