We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join an engineering organization in Etobicoke, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position supports accurate and efficient payroll operations in a fast-paced, technically focused environment where precision and confidentiality are essential. The successful candidate will help maintain employee payroll data, review pay cycles for accuracy, and contribute to reporting and compliance activities that support the broader business.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with company policies, payroll legislation, and applicable collective agreement terms.

• Examine bi-weekly payroll outputs to confirm calculations are correct and resolve discrepancies before finalization.

• Maintain employee payroll and benefits information across payroll and HR systems, ensuring records remain complete, current, and reliable.

• Prepare recurring payroll reports, summaries, and analysis to support internal stakeholders and operational decision-making.

• Investigate payroll-related issues, respond to employee inquiries, and provide clear guidance on pay, deductions, and benefit matters.

• Support remittances, year-end activities, and payroll tax requirements to help meet regulatory and organizational deadlines.

• Collaborate with internal teams to improve payroll processes and assist with system-related updates or changes when required.

• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle payroll administration within a structured business environment.
• Working knowledge of payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, or Dayforce.
• Familiarity with payroll legislation, statutory deductions, tax accounting, and benefits administration.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review payroll data and identify inconsistencies quickly.
• Experience using accounting or payroll software systems to manage employee and financial information accurately.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills to support employees and coordinate with internal stakeholders.

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