Payroll Specialist

Gdi Services Aux Immeubles Inc; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

RSP matching

Job summary

GDI Ainsworth is seeking a Payroll Specialist to partner with HR and managers, delivering accurate payroll processing and superior service. You will handle data entry, inquiries, year-end tasks, and ensure legal compliance across provinces in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with PCP/CPM certification and 1–3 years of multi-province payroll experience; JDE knowledge is a plus. The role supports a hybrid work model and health insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with PCP or CPM certification.
• 1–3 years of full-cycle payroll experience in a multi-province environment.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, accounting, and payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer weekly hourly payroll, including data entry and audits.
• Coordinate with managers to collect payroll data in a timely manner.
• Maintain employee records and ensure payroll compliance.
• Address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Calculate gross-to-net payments and manage ROE issuance.
• Ensure compliance with CRA, Employment Standards, and Workers’ Compensation.
• Support year-end processes (T4s, reconciliations) and provide IT support to employees.
• Assist with filing and shredding and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

PCP or CPM certification

Tools

JDE

Job description

5985 Mclaughlin Rd
Mississauga, ON L5R 1B8, CAN

Description

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today!

Job Summary:

Reporting to Manager, Payroll - the Payroll Specialist works in partnership with the Human Resources team and all department Managers and provides administrative support for Payroll functions. This role delivers superior customer service to all employees, liaises with external suppliers and provides support to organization's payroll and HR function. This role ensures legal compliance, accurate data entry and timely payroll processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and administer weekly hourly payroll, including data entry, adjustments, and audits for accuracy.
• Coordinate with managers to ensure timely and accurate collection of time and payroll data.
• Maintain employee records (new hires, terminations, rate changes) and ensure payroll compliance.
• Address payroll inquiries, including unionized employee matters, and resolve discrepancies.
• Calculate gross-to-net payments, vacation accruals, and manage Record of Employment (ROE) issuance.
• Ensure compliance with CRA, Employment Standards, and Workers’ Compensation requirements.
• Support year-end processes (T4s, reconciliations) and provide ongoing technical support to employees.
• Assist with administrative duties such as filing and shredding.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with PCP or CPM certification (Canadian Payroll Association).
• 1–3 years of full-cycle payroll experience in a multi-province environment (ON, BC, QC).
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, accounting, and payroll software (JDE an asset).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proficient in MS Office.

The salary range is $50,000 to $70,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data. The base salary is just one component of Ainsworth’s total compensation package, which also includes additional rewards and benefits such as short-term incentives and health insurance, among others.

Why work at GDI Ainsworth?

GDI Ainsworth is growing at an unprecedented rate and to help attract and retain top talent, we provide benefits on your first day with us. We offer a wide variety of benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RSP matching and generous vacation
• Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives
• Hybrid working models, where applicable
• An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company

GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country!