Payroll Specialist

Vaco Recruiter Services; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Peel Region, Mississauga, is seeking a Payroll Operations professional to oversee the payroll function. You will ensure accuracy, manage compliance, and support employee inquiries. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in full cycle payroll, familiarity with ESA policies, and knowledge of ERP systems like ADP and UKG. This role offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 - $80,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full cycle payroll experience.
• PCP certification is an asset.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Ensure end-to-end payroll accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct pre-payroll reviews and validate data.
• Act as the point of contact for payroll inquiries.
• Collaborate with HR and IT for system improvements.

Skills

Full cycle payroll experience

Knowledge of ESA policies

Experience with ERP systems

Payroll management

Tools

ADP

UKG

Job description

About the Opportunity

Payroll Operations & Regulatory Oversight

• Serve as the central owner of the organization’s payroll function, ensuring end-to-end accuracy and timeliness.
• Import timekeeping data and apply necessary corrections for salaried staff during the transition to a new leave-management platform.
• Conduct detailed pre-payroll reviews to confirm calculations meet legislative and policy requirements before final processing.
• Compile quarterly incentive calculations using spreadsheet models.
• Coordinate payroll validation with internal audit partners and submit finalized payroll for processing.
• Produce employment records, statutory slips, and year-end filings in accordance with federal and regional requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee and payroll data across all payroll and HR systems.

Pay Programs, Benefits & Analytics

• Manage payroll elements connected to benefit plans, retirement savings programs, and pension contributions.
• Track, calculate, and reconcile payroll liabilities such as earned vacation, incentive accruals, overtime, and leave entitlements.
• Assist with workplace insurance and compensation program reporting and compliance submissions.

Financial Integration & Governance

• Prepare payroll-related accounting entries and support reconciliation activities during close cycles.
• Perform routine payroll audits to ensure strong controls and readiness for internal and external reviews.
• Work closely with Finance and Human Resources to ensure consistency across payroll, accounting, and people systems.

Employee Support & Service Excellence

• Act as the first point of contact for employee payroll questions, delivering clear and responsive support.
• Promote confidence in payroll accuracy through transparent processes and dependable service.

Process Enhancement & Technology Enablement

• Collaborate with HR and IT teams to improve payroll systems, workflows, and data integrity.
• Identify efficiencies through automation, standardization, and process redesign.
• Contribute to payroll-related initiatives including system implementations, upgrades, and policy enhancements.

About You

• 3+ years of full cycle Payroll experience.
• PCP is an asset, Familiar with ESA policies and procedures
• Different ERP experience (ADP, UKG, etc.)
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is an asset

Salary Range

$70,000 - $80,000 /year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #464921.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.