Payroll Specialist

Sandvik Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan with matching

Comprehensive health & dental benefits

Life and disability insurance

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Sandvik Group is hiring a Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll for our multi-provincial workforce, including Quebec. You will manage full-cycle payroll, year-end reconciliations, government filings, and Dayforce administration to improve efficiency.

The role requires 2–3 years of payroll experience, PCP certification, and strong Dayforce (HCM) skills. Bilingual English/French is an asset in a collaborative, fast-paced environment in Canada.

Qualifications

• PCP certification or equivalent payroll credential.
• 2–3 years of payroll experience, multi-provincial incl. Quebec.
• Strong Dayforce HCM knowledge: processing, config and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Dayforce Time & Attendance and integrations (e.g., Workday).
• Advanced Excel skills: VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Fluent English; French considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administer full-cycle payroll for multi-provincial workforce including Québec.
• Handle year-end reconciliations and government filings (T4s, RL-1s).
• Maintain and validate time and attendance data for accuracy.
• Administer Dayforce system, data integrity, and negotiate enhancements with support teams.
• Support audits, regulatory compliance, and WCB reporting.
• Identify process improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Multi-provincial payroll

Dayforce administration

Excel proficiency

Bilingual (EN/FR)

Tools

Dayforce HCM

Dayforce Time & Attendance

Workday integration

Job description

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

Currently, we have an opening for a Payroll Specialist. In this role, you will oversee payroll processing and system administration for our multi-provincial workforce, including Quebec. This role ensures accurate payroll execution, compliance with regulations, and optimization of the Dayforce system to enhance efficiency.

If you’re a detail-driven professional with a passion for payroll and system optimization, this is your opportunity to take ownership of payroll operations in a dynamic and growing organization!

What you will be doing

• Administer full-cycle payroll, including year-end reconciliations, government filings (T4s, RL-1s), in compliance with federal and provincial regulations.
• Process payroll transactions such as new hires, salary changes, terminations, pension contributions, and various employee entitlements (vacation, sick leave, STD, and parental leave top-ups).
• Maintain and validate time and attendance data, ensuring accuracy in hours, overtime, and leave balances.
• Oversee payroll adjustments, reconciliations, and reporting for various business units.
• Serve as a system administrator for Dayforce, troubleshooting issues, maintaining employee data, and collaborating with support teams for enhancements.
• Support audits, compliance requirements, and Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) reporting.
• Proactively monitor legislative changes and contribute to process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned and required.

What you will bring along

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification (PCP).
• Minimum of 2-3 years payroll experience, preferably with multi-provincial payroll, including Quebec.
• Strong proficiency in Dayforce HCM with experience in payroll processing, system configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Dayforce time and attendance systems and integrations (e.g., Workday).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel including V-Lookups and Pivot Tables.
• Knowledge of the complete payroll cycle including year-end.
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work well with employees at various levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual in English and French is considered an asset.

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

• The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
• The opportunity to reach your full potential.
• Ongoing development and training.
• An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] for more information.