Payroll and HR Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Guelph; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Competitive hourly pay

Dayforce experience growth

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals (Guelph) is seeking a Payroll & HR Specialist to cover a temporary assignment while managing weekly payroll for about 85 employees in Ontario and Quebec using Dayforce. The role includes benefits administration, HR support, and reporting responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of working independently, with 3–5+ years of payroll experience and strong knowledge of Canadian payroll

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience.
• Extensive hands-on Dayforce experience is required.
• Experience processing payroll for Ontario and Quebec employees.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and statutory holiday calculations.
• Experience with ROEs, T2200s, benefits administration, and reconciliations.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely weekly payroll for ~85 hourly and salaried employees in Ontario and Quebec using Dayforce.
• Review timesheets, leaves, payroll adjustments, deductions, taxable benefits and holiday pay.
• Prepare ROEs and other payroll documentation; respond to payroll inquiries.
• Administer enrollment changes, terminations, and benefit reconciliations.
• Support HR initiatives and provide day-to-day HR administration as needed.
• Create and maintain Dayforce reports and dashboards; audit data for accuracy.

Skills

Payroll processing

Dayforce

Excel

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

3-5+ years payroll experience

Tools

Dayforce

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Payroll & HR Specialist

Guelph, ON

Temporary Contract | Full-Time | 8:00AM-4:30PM | On-Site

Express Employment Professionals is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Payroll & HR Specialist to provide leave coverage with a well-established organization in Guelph, ON.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on payroll professional to take ownership of weekly payroll while supporting benefits administration, Dayforce, reporting, and Human Resources functions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Process accurate and timely weekly payroll for approximately 85 hourly and salaried employees across Ontario and Quebec using Dayforce.
• Review timesheets, vacation, leaves, payroll adjustments, deductions, taxable benefits, and statutory holiday pay.
• Ensure payroll compliance with Ontario and Quebec employment standards and legislation.
• Prepare ROEs and other payroll-related documentation.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and reconciliations.
• Respond to employee inquiries and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Dayforce & Reporting

• Manage employee records, payroll configurations, job changes, and organizational data within Dayforce.
• Create and maintain Dayforce reports and dashboards.
• Generate payroll, workforce, benefits, and HR reports.
• Audit payroll and employee data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Troubleshoot system issues and support process improvements.

Human Resources Support

• Provide day-to-day HR administration and support employee relations initiatives.
• Assist with onboarding, offboarding, new hire documentation, and employee correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records.
• Assist with training coordination and other HR initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience.
• Extensive hands-on Dayforce experience is required.
• Experience processing payroll for employees in both Ontario and Quebec.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, employment standards, and statutory holiday calculations.
• Experience with ROEs, T2200s, benefits administration, and reconciliations.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• PCP designation is an asset.
• Previous combined Payroll & HR experience is preferred.

What Our Client Offers

• Temporary leave coverage opportunity.
• Full-time , 8:00AM-4:30PM.
• Competitive compensation of $30.00 per hour.
• Opportunity to utilize and further develop your Dayforce expertise.
• Hands-on exposure to both Payroll and Human Resources.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.

Express Employment Professionals (Guelph) is a licensed Temporary Help Agency operating in full compliance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Pay Transparency requirements (effective January 1, 2026), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and all applicable Temporary Help Agency regulations. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and do not require Canadian experience. Applicants are advised that artificial intelligence tools may be used to support initial screening, assessment, or selection processes. Express Employment Professionals provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process upon request. This job posting and any associated applicant information will be retained for a period of three (3) years in accordance with provincial regulations.