Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist - Manufacturing

Location: Pickering, ON
Work Model: Full time onsite

About the role:

A well-established company is searching for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role will oversee payroll for 300+ employees across Canada (ON, QC, AB, BC) and the U.S.

It's a great opportunity for someone with strong payroll expertise who is confident managing complex payroll environments, including salaried, hourly, and temporary employees.

Core Responsibilities:

As Senior Payroll Specialist, you will:

• Manage full-cycle payroll for Canadian and U.S. employees (weekly and bi-weekly), including overtime, bonuses, and commissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation and company policies.
• Oversee payroll tax compliance, filings, year-end reporting (T4s, T2200), and statutory remittances (EHT, WSIB, Workers' Comp, etc.).
• Calculate and process commissions and bonuses in line with company agreements.
• Review and process travel and expense claims, ensuring proper documentation and policy compliance.
• Monitor time and attendance system, resolve discrepancies, and provide reporting to management.
• Support benefits administration, including deductions, remittances, and employee inquiries.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, generate reports, and support internal/external audits.
• Provide employee support for payroll, benefits, onboarding, and verifications.
• Leverage payroll systems to improve efficiency, standardize processes, and recommend system enhancements.
• Assist HR with policy implementation and ensure payroll practices align with legal and company requirements.
• Support additional projects and duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• PCP Certification
• 5+ years of payroll experience in Ontario
• Experience processing the payroll for QC, AB, BC or US is advantageous
• Experience within the manufacturing industry is key
• Experience with salaried, hourly and temp payroll processing
• Experience with payroll software such as Ceridian or ADP
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Knowledge of tax compliance, benefits administration, and timekeeping systems is a plus
• Willing and able to commute to Pickering, 5 days a week.

What We Offer:

• Base salary $80 - 95K
• Performance-based bonus
• Full health, dental, and vision benefits
• 3 weeks of vacation

If you have a passion for payroll and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!