Junior Payroll Specialist

Dayforce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayforce is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while complying with legislation, policies, and taxation requirements. The role manages payroll transactions, employee data maintenance, and reconciliations, collaborating with HR and Finance to maintain accurate, confidential payroll records.

Key responsibilities include processing payroll, maintaining records, resolving discrepancies, and supporting audits and system enhancements.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing, ideally in a medium to large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, awards, and employment conditions.
• High accuracy with the ability to handle large data volumes.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain employee payroll records and system data.
• Calculate and process earnings, deductions, leave entitlements, and termination payments.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax, superannuation, and reporting requirements.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to employee and stakeholder payroll queries professionally and timely.
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support system testing, upgrades, and payroll-related projects as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Tools

Payroll systems

HR systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the opportunity

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll while ensuring compliance with company policies, employment legislation, taxation requirements, and superannuation obligations.

This role manages payroll transactions, employee data maintenance, payroll reconciliations, and responds to payroll-related queries. The Payroll Specialist works closely with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure employees are paid correctly and that payroll records are maintained with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

What you’ll get to do

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain employee payroll records and system data.
• Calculate and process earnings, deductions, leave entitlements, and termination payments.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax, superannuation, and reporting requirements.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Respond to employee and stakeholder payroll queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support system testing, upgrades, and payroll-related projects as required.

Skills and experience we value

• Previous experience in payroll processing, preferably in a medium to large organisation.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, awards, and employment conditions.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage large volumes of data.
• Experience using payroll and HR systems, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly and professionally.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.
• A collaborative team player who builds positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality payroll services.