Payroll Specialist
Core
Process end-to-end bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with employment standards legislation.
Role type
Payroll Specialist
Builds
Accurate payroll transactions and compliant financial records
Domain
Human Resources / Payroll Administration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Payroll processing, ADP systems, Employment standards legislation, Advanced Excel, Data reconciliation, Overtime calculation, New hire/termination processing, Discrepancy investigation
Preferred skills
PCP designation, Unionized workforce experience, Collective bargaining agreement interpretation, Year-end processing
Responsibilities
Process end-to-end bi-weekly payroll; Review, validate, and reconcile employee time records and payroll data; Calculate and process overtime, statutory holiday pay, paid time off, and retroactive adjustments; Receive and process payroll changes including new hires and terminations; Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies; Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries; Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation; Support payroll reconciliations, reporting, audits, and year-end activities; Collaborate with HR, Operations, and Finance to ensure accuracy; Assist with payroll process improvements; Support payroll administration for employees covered by collective bargaining agreements.
