Bilingual (French/English) Payroll Specialist III

Dayforce; Canada; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Specialist III to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely anywhere in Canada, providing a supportive environment for managing payroll, benefits, and workforce management. The ideal candidate will possess strong payroll processing experience and critical thinking skills to resolve complex issues. With a commitment to employee growth and wellness, this company fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about making work life better and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Time Away from Work Programs

Comprehensive Wellness Initiatives

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Volunteer Days

Community Impact Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in high-volume payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of payroll, benefits, and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with tax regulations.
• Manage client inquiries and payroll-related tasks effectively.

Skills

Bilingual (English & French)

Payroll Processing

Benefits Management

Taxation Knowledge

Time Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Dayforce HCM

Job description

Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce. Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better TM - Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

Location: Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in Canada.

About the opportunity

Dayforce is currently seeking a Payroll Specialist III to join our Dayforce Managed Team. We service our clients by supporting the complete employee life cycle including payroll, workforce management, benefits, and contact center; allowing the client to focus on their core business.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the area of payroll and a strong working knowledge of benefits, workforce management and tax. They will also have the ability to interface with clients and to use critical thinking skills to resolve complex problems.

What you’ll get to do

• Responsible for ensuring all aspects of the payroll cycle, including tax, benefits, garnishments, etc. are processed, reconciled, audited and transmitted accurately and timely
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll impacting changes, tax forms, payments and payroll processing for assigned clients
• Responsible for quality control and auditing to ensure accuracy and low error or defect percentage
• Work with cross-functional internal partners to resolve client payroll matters and employee inquiries
• Provide Payroll support services to clients according to Dayforce contract, legislative requirements and business needs
• Manage client and consumer related tasks within the case management system ensuring all documentation is complete, accurate, and timely
• *Canada specific: Performs monthly reconciliations of tax remittances, Strong legislative working knowledge of all Canada garnishments to interpret, calculate, validate or enter ROE as needed.

Skills and experience we value

• Must be bilingual (English & French), both verbal and written
• 3+ years of end-to-end payroll processing experience in a high-volume payroll operation.
• Experience in the payroll outsourcing or consulting industry preferred
• Experience and a clear understanding of payroll, benefits, garnishments and taxation and an understanding of applicable legislative requirements
• Strong time management with the ability to meet deliverables and deadlines.
• Understanding of SLAs and payroll deliverables
• Ability to work independently and make decisions, while also collaborating effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Highly skilled with in-depth knowledge of complex customer requirements
• Have an “I own it” attitude about deliverables and projects from start to finish
• A desire to continually learn and thrive in a fast-changing environment
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Flexible to work based on business needs (weekends and public holiday work may be required)
• Hours of work between 9am-5pm / 10am - 6pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)

What would make you really stand ouy

• Industry-related certifications (PCP) or desire to obtain within two years of employment
• Multi-client payroll processing experience
• 2000+ employee payroll processing experience
• End-to-end payroll processing experience
• Experience with Dayforce HCM or similar cloud payroll technology
• Strong working knowledge of quality control and auditing standards
• Multinational (US/CA) payroll processing experience is an asset

What’s in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

About the Salary Ranges

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

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