Payroll Specialist

Description

• Calculate statutory deductions (CPP, EI, income tax) and apply provincial rules for vacation pay, statutory holidays, and leaves.
• Generate payroll reports for reconciliations, tax filings, and general ledger entries.
• Stay current with legislative changes impacting payroll and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on provincial leave entitlements and statutory holiday calculations.
• Conduct audits on payroll inputs and outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Respond to payroll inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and tax forms.
• Prepare and file year-end documents such as T4, T4A, and RL-1 slips.
• Manage CRA remittances and provincial health tax reporting.
• Utilize payroll platforms (e.g., UKG Pro) for processing and reporting.
• Administer full-cycle payroll for Canadian employees, including hourly, salaried, and contract staff.
• Ensure compliance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requirements and provincial employment standards.
• Validate job changes, salary adjustments, and benefit deductions.

Requirements

• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation or in progress preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong knowledge of CRA guidelines and provincial employment standards (Ontario, British Columbia, etc.).
• Minimum 3+ years of Canadian payroll experience with multi-province exposure.
• Proficiency in payroll systems and MS Excel; UKG Pro experience is a plus.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance