Administer full-cycle payroll, including year-end reconciliations, government filings (T4s, RL-1s), in compliance with federal and provincial regulations.
Process payroll transactions such as new hires, salary changes, terminations, pension contributions, and various employee entitlements (vacation, sick leave, STD, and parental leave top-ups).
Maintain and validate time and attendance data, ensuring accuracy in hours, overtime, and leave balances.
Oversee payroll adjustments, reconciliations, and reporting for various business units.
Serve as a system administrator for Dayforce, troubleshooting issues, maintaining employee data, and collaborating with support teams for enhancements.
Support audits, compliance requirements, and Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) reporting.
Proactively monitor legislative changes and contribute to process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
Additional responsibilities as assigned and required.

Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification (PCP).
Minimum of 2-3 years payroll experience, preferably with multi-provincial payroll, including Quebec.
Strong proficiency in Dayforce HCM with experience in payroll processing, system configuration, and troubleshooting.
Experience with Dayforce time and attendance systems and integrations (e.g., Workday).
Proficient with Microsoft Excel including V-Lookups and Pivot Tables.
Knowledge of the complete payroll cycle including year-end.
Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work well with employees at various levels of the organization.
Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Bilingual in English and French is considered an asset.

The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
The opportunity to reach your full potential.
Ongoing development and training.
An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.

Payroll Specialist

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