Payroll & HR Specialist

Pay: CA$27-$30 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (Leave Coverage Until June 2027)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Work Location: Guelph, ON – On-site

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Specialist with strong full-cycle payroll experience and extensive hands-on knowledge of Unmanaged Dayforce. The successful candidate will be responsible for independently managing weekly payroll for employees in Ontario and Quebec while providing additional HR administrative support during a temporary leave coverage period until June 2027.

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience working with Unmanaged Dayforce.

Key Responsibilities

- Independently process and manage weekly full-cycle payroll for Ontario and Quebec employees using Unmanaged Dayforce.
- Review and validate timesheets, attendance records, hours worked, deductions, adjustments, and employee pay information.
- Administer employee benefits, payroll changes, and statutory requirements.
- Prepare and process Records of Employment (ROEs), T2200 forms, and other required payroll documentation.
- Ensure payroll processing complies with Ontario and Quebec employment standards and legislation.
- Maintain accurate employee records, compensation changes, and payroll information in Dayforce.
- Support employee onboarding, offboarding, and other HR administrative activities.
- Generate payroll and HR reports, conduct audits, and complete reconciliations.
- Act as the primary Dayforce administrator and assist with troubleshooting and process improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements





- Minimum 3–5 years of full-cycle payroll experience.
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Unmanaged Dayforce (mandatory).
- Strong experience independently processing weekly payroll.
- Experience handling payroll for both Ontario and Quebec employees.
- Hands-on experience with ROEs and T2200 forms.
- Knowledge of Ontario and Quebec payroll legislation and employment standards.
- Experience with benefits administration, payroll adjustments, deductions, and reconciliations.
- Strong Excel, reporting, and analytical skills.
- PCP designation is considered an asset.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.
- Ability to work on-site in Guelph, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

- On-site parking

If you have robust full-cycle payroll experience and at least 2 years of hands-on Unmanaged Dayforce experience, we encourage you to apply!

Pay: $27.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- How many years of full-cycle payroll experience do you have?
- Do you have at least 2 years of hands-on experience working with Unmanaged Dayforce? (Mandatory)
- Have you independently processed weekly payroll using Dayforce?
- Have you processed payroll for both Ontario and Quebec employees?
- Do you have hands-on experience preparing and processing Records of Employment (ROEs)?
- Do you have experience with employee benefits administration, payroll adjustments, deductions, and reconciliations?
- Do you have experience with T2200 forms and payroll-related documentation?
- Are you comfortable with a temporary contract until June 2027?

Work Location: In person

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