North American Payroll Specialist

Portfolio Payroll - Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm is seeking an Associate Director for payroll processing in Toronto. This full-time role involves handling payroll for over 1000 employees across Canada, the US, and LATAM, requiring experience with high-volume payroll and strong Excel skills. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, with PCP or PLP certification being an asset. Join a global team and contribute to the company's payroll function with attention to detail and organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience processing high-volume payroll.
• PCP or PLP certification considered an asset.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls for over 1000 employees.
• Manage oversight of hourly, salaried, and unionized payroll cycles.
• Ensure all necessary government filings and remittances are submitted on time.

Skills

High-volume payroll processing

Understanding of payroll systems

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong Excel skills

Education

PCP or PLP certification

Tools

ADP WFN

Job description

This range is provided by Portfolio Payroll - Canada. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$95,000.00/yr - CA$105,000.00/yr

Associate Director at Portfolio Payroll Canada | Executive, Permanent & Temporary Payroll Recruitment

About the Company

Our client is a north American corporation headquartered in Toronto. This position provides an opportunity to be an integral part in the company's payroll function and support global teams.

About the Role

This role requires hands-on experience with high-volume payroll processing. This role reports directly to the Global Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly payrolls for a growing retail company throughout Canada, US and LATAM.
• End-to-end payroll processing for 1000+ employees.
• Must be comfortable overseeing hourly, salaried and unionized payroll cycle for the organization.
• Year-end reconciliation and submission of source deductions, WSIB, EHT etc.
• Ensure that all necessary government filings and remittances are made in a timely manner.
• Report and reconciliation, post to GL and assist finance with payroll accounting.

Qualifications

• Ideally 3-5 years of experience processing high-volume payroll.
• PCP or PLP certification an asset.
• Strong understanding of ADP WFN
• Organized and possess a strong attention to detail.
• Can work in a collaborative environment & independently.
• Can work in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with high-volume payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.Very strong Excel skills

Preferred Skills

• PCP or PLP certification.
• Experience with ADP WFN

Pay range and compensation package

$105,000

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Human Resources

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting