Payroll Specialist
Core
Accurate, timely payroll processing for Canada and U.S. employees across multiple states, from time collection through final processing and reconciliation.
Role type
Payroll Specialist
Builds
Payroll registers, tax filings, and financial reports for multi-state and cross-border teams
Domain
Human Resources / Payroll
Required skills
Multi-state payroll processing, HRIS software, Microsoft Excel, SOX compliance, federal and state tax regulations, garnishment processing, 401(k) reconciliation, W-2/T4 preparation, data validation, regulatory monitoring
Preferred skills
Publicly held company experience, Workday, OneSource, FPC or CPP certification
Technologies
Workday, OneSource, Microsoft Office, AI tools
Responsibilities
Act as first point of contact for payroll inquiries, process end-to-end payroll including time collection and validation, reconcile payroll registers and tax liabilities, perform 401(k) reconciliations, process garnishments and involuntary deductions, apply state and local tax withholding requirements, support quarterly and year-end reporting, validate import files and prepare ad hoc reports, use AI tools for audits and variance analysis, ensure compliance with SOPs and SOX controls, support internal and external audits, monitor statutory changes, document processes and contribute to automation initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC