Job Description

• WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Process high-volume Canadian payrolls accurately and on time, including weekly and biweekly pay groups for over 2,000 employees
• Manage payroll for multiple provinces, ensuring compliance with Canadian labor laws and regulations, including prevailing wage requirements
• Handle daily off-cycle payroll adjustments such as terminations, retroactive pay, and corrections to maintain payroll accuracy
• Collaborate with the payroll team to support smooth operations and timely completion of all payroll cycles
• Respond promptly to payroll inquiries from management, HR, and employees, providing clear and accurate information
• Utilize Workday or other payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Ultimate Software) to process payroll data efficiently
• Assist with understanding and applying union agreements and collective bargaining provisions as needed, with training provided
• Maintain detailed records and audit payroll transactions to ensure compliance and accuracy within a fast-paced, hybrid work environment
• THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS:
• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience with a strong focus on Canadian payroll processing in a high-volume environment (2,000+ employees)
• Experience managing multiple payroll schedules, including weekly and biweekly payrolls
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations, provincial differences, and prevailing wage requirements; union payroll experience is a plus but can be taught
• Familiarity with Workday preferred; experience with other payroll systems such as ADP, PeopleSoft, or similar ERPs is also valued
• Strong understanding of payroll tax compliance and deductions specific to Canadian payroll
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and respond to payroll inquiries
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage heavy daily payroll processing in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment

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