Payroll Specialist

Adecco is currently hiring a Payroll Specialist to join a collaborative and people-focused organization where you'll play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services while supporting process improvements and exceptional employee service.

• Pay Rate: $75,000-$85,000/year

• Location: Toronto, ON

• Job type: Permanent | Full-time

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Here's why you should apply:

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

• 3+ weeks of vacation plus personal days

• Retirement savings programs with employer matching

• Wellness spending account and Employee Assistance Program

• Professional development and career growth opportunities

• Inclusive, collaborative, and supportive workplace culture

Responsibilities:
Payroll Administration

• Process full-cycle Canadian payroll for salaried and hourly employees across multiple provinces, including Quebec

• Manage regular and off-cycle payrolls, including bonuses, retroactive payments, adjustments, and corrections

• Validate payroll data related to new hires, terminations, leaves, benefits, deductions, garnishments, and taxable benefits

Payroll Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation and employment standards

• Prepare and reconcile statutory remittances, including CPP/QPP, EI, QPIP, CNESST, income tax, and other payroll obligations

• Lead year-end payroll activities, including T4, RL-1, and T4A preparation, reconciliation, and filings

• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and audit documentation

Payroll Systems & Employee Support

• Maintain payroll system configurations, earning codes, tax settings, and payroll calendars

• Support payroll system upgrades, testing, and enhancements

• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide guidance on pay, deductions, benefits, and tax forms

• Maintain payroll data integrity, security, and confidentiality

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies

• Support audit requirements and payroll-related projects

• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Benefits, and external vendors to optimize payroll operations

Qualifications and Skills:

• Post-secondary education in Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of Canadian payroll experience in a multi-provincial environment

• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, including Quebec payroll compliance

• Experience with payroll and HCM systems; Dayforce experience is a strong asset

• National Payroll Institute PCP or PLP designation preferred

• Advanced Excel skills and payroll reconciliation experience

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail

• French language skills are considered a strong asset

• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

If you're an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment and enjoys balancing payroll operations, compliance, employee support, and process improvement, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your payroll career.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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