Full-Cycle Payroll Specialist — ADP (Canada)

Leadervest; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadervest is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage full-cycle payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now. The role focuses on accurate and timely payroll, compliance with Canadian legislation, and support for benefits administration and reconciliations.

You will handle semi-monthly payroll, prepare reports like T4s and ROEs, and respond to employee inquiries while maintaining confidential information. Prior ADP experience and knowledge of Canadian regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN) or other ADP payroll systems is required.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, CRA requirements, and employment standards.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or actively pursuing it is preferred.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly, full-cycle payroll using ADP Workforce Now.
• Calculate and validate wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian federal/provincial payroll legislation and US payroll requirements.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports including T4s, ROEs, and year-end filings.
• Maintain accurate employee records and collaborate with HR on payroll changes.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP Workforce Now

Canadian payroll

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance education

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Leadervest is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage full-cycle payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now. The role focuses on accurate and timely payroll, compliance with Canadian legislation, and support for benefits administration and reconciliations.

You will handle semi-monthly payroll, prepare reports like T4s and ROEs, and respond to employee inquiries while maintaining confidential information. Prior ADP experience and knowledge of Canadian regulations are essential.