Payroll Specialist

Accounting Staffing And Administrative Staffing; Halifax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Halifax is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage full-cycle payroll across multiple employee groups. The successful candidate will ensure accuracy and compliance in payroll processes while supporting the development of standardized practices. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of experience in payroll management within a multi-entity environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience processing full-cycle Canadian payroll in a multi-entity environment.
• Proficient in managing multiple payrolls concurrently.
• Strong knowledge of federal and provincial payroll compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll for multiple business units.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial legislation.
• Prepare and file year-end documentation including T4s and ROEs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Strong communication

Tools

ADP systems

Job description

Our client a privately held and established organization operating as part of a diversified group of companies is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their collaborative team in Halifax . In this permanent role the successful candidate will be responsible for managing full-cycle payroll across multiple employee groups ensuring accuracy compliance and timely processing.

Key Responsibilities for the Job :

• Process semi-monthly payroll for multiple business units
• Manage complex pay structures across groups including variations in compensation benefits and deductions
• Validate and input timesheets bonuses commissions vacation pay and other earnings
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial legislation including income tax CPP EI and employment standards
• Prepare and file year-end documentation including T4s T4As ROEs etc.
• Reconcile payroll reports and general ledger
• Manage and respond to inquiries from employees
• Support the development and enhancement of standardized payroll practices
• Keep informed about changes in payroll legislation

Experience & Attributes for Success :

• 3 years experience processing full-cycle Canadian payroll in a multi-entity / shared services environment
• Proficient in ADP systems with demonstrated ability to manage multiple payrolls concurrently
• Strong knowledge of federal and provincial payroll compliance requirements
• Detail-oriented organized and confident dealing with sensitive payroll information
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally

If interested in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities the local job market or to discuss your career interests please contact Stephanie Erb Senior Recruitment Consultant at .

Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canadas only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions please visit our website at .

Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals regardless of their race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age ability religion or any other personal characteristic.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians Indigenous / Aboriginal People Racially Visible Persons Women Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ Persons.

Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process such as an interview or testing please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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