Senior Payroll Specialist - Manufacturing
Location: Ajax, ON
Work Model: Full time onsite
About the role:
This is an opportunity to join a growing organization that offers a strong company culture and the chance to be part of an exciting period of expansion.
As Senior Payroll Specialist, you'll lead full-cycle payroll for 300 employees across Canada and the U.S., serving as a key partner to HR and Accounting.
Beyond the responsibilities of the role, you'll be joining a workplace that values teamwork, connection, and collaboration, with regular social activities and a welcoming community.
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
- Exposure to payroll processing for QC, AB, BC, or US would be preferred but is not a requirement.
- Experience with salaried, hourly and temp payroll processing
- Knowledge of tax compliance, benefits administration, and timekeeping systems is a plus
- Willing and able to commute to Ajax, 5 days a week.
What We Offer:
- Base salary $90 - $110K
- Discretionary 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!
