Payroll Specialist

Overview

This role owns and processes end-to-end Canadian payroll across multiple provinces. You will ensure accurate and timely payroll payments, maintain compliant statutory remittances and year-end activities, and reconcile payroll records and general ledger entries.

Responsibilities

• Own and process end-to-end Canadian payroll across multiple provinces, ensuring accurate and timely payments in accordance with established payroll schedules.
• Review and validate payroll inputs, including:
  • New hires and terminations
  • Salary changes
  • Bonuses and commissions
  • Leaves of absence
  • Vacation payouts
  • Other earnings and deductions
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and provincial payroll legislation, including:
  • Income tax, CPP, EI, and employer payroll taxes
  • Statutory remittances, garnishments, and other required deductions and filings
  • Year-end activities including T4 preparation and distribution
• Reconcile payroll registers, liabilities, and general ledger entries; investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and audit documentation in accordance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Partner with People Experience, Finance, external payroll providers, and employees to resolve payroll issues, respond to inquiries, and keep payroll data accurate and up to date across systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency through automation and system enhancements.
• Support payroll projects as needed, including system implementations, integrations, testing, and process documentation.

Requirements

• 2+ years of multi-province Canadian payroll processing experience.
• Working knowledge of CRA regulations, provincial payroll requirements, statutory deductions, remittances, and year-end processes.
• Experience with payroll and HRIS platforms, such as ADP Workforcenow, UKG, Rippling or similar systems.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting payroll projects, including system implementations, integrations, testing, and process documentation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary band: $52,000—$71,500 CAD
• Base salary only. Depending on the role, candidates may also be eligible for additional compensation such as annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Retirement/401K/Pension Savings globally
• Competitive paid time off packages including birthday’s off
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
• Health benefits from day one of employment
• Work from home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership (for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto)
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
• Access to programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• Parental leave program

Location

Remote work is supported. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the country of employment and the nature of engagement.