Payroll Admin

Lafayette Sweets; Markham; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Sweets in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Payroll Admin to run full-cycle payroll and support daily HR operations. You will ensure compliance with provincial standards and company policies while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in payroll processing.

Responsibilities include processing hourly and salaried payroll, managing hires, terminations, deductions, preparing ROEs and T4s, and handling data input. Experience with ADP or QuickBooks and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian/Ontario payroll & employment laws.
• Experience with ADP, QuickBooks or similar payroll software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent confidentiality, communication & organization skills.
• PCP designation or in progress is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process full payroll cycles (hourly & salaried).
• Maintain records: hires, terminations, rate changes, deductions.
• Calculate overtime & statutory holiday pay.
• Prepare and remit CPP, EI, income tax, benefits, garnishments.
• Issue ROEs, T4s, year-end filings & WSIB reporting.
• Verify payroll accuracy & compliance.
• Handle office admin duties and data input.

Skills

Canadian payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

PCP designation or in progress

Tools

ADP

QuickBooks

Job description

About Us

Lafayette Group of Companies runs 11 facilities, including food processing factories, restaurants, and bakery stores. Our factories supply products to airlines, supermarkets, and restaurant chains.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Payroll Admin handle full-cycle payroll and support daily HR operations. Ensures compliance with Ontario Employment Standards Act, CRA rules, and company policies while providing quick support to employees and management. Ideal for someone who works well in a fast-paced setting, maintains strict confidentiality, and knows Ontario employment standards.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• Process full payroll cycles (hourly & salaried)
• Maintain records: hires, terminations, rate changes, deductions
• Calculate overtime & statutory holiday pay
• Prepare and remit CPP, EI, income tax, benefits, garnishments
• Issue ROEs, T4s, year-end filings & WSIB reporting
• Verify payroll accuracy & compliance

Admin

• Handle office admin duites
• Assist on data input

Qualifications

• 1–3 years payroll experience
• Strong knowledge of Canadian / Ontario payroll & employment laws
• Experience with ADP, QuickBooks or similar payroll software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent confidentiality, communication & organization skills
• PCP designation or in progress is an asset