Payroll Specialist

Morgan McKinley; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is hiring a Payroll Specialist for a 6-month contract with a leading FinTech company in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have substantial payroll experience across Ontario, Quebec, and US, and will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll cycle. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in accounting and human resources.

Benefits

Discretionary performance bonus

Paid time off

Pension plan

Life insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Wellness Spending Account (WSA)

Flexible health and dental coverage options

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years of payroll experience is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation across jurisdictions.
• Lead payroll audits and produce payroll metrics reports.

Skills

Payroll Experience

Compliance Knowledge

Data Management

Education

Diploma or Degree in related field

Tools

Ceridian

ADP

Workday

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Morgan McKinley

Manager Finance & Accounting Recruitment

Payroll Specialist – 6-Month Contract

Location : Toronto, ON

Gain experience in a leading FinTech company!

We’re hiring an experienced Payroll Specialist for a 6-month contract with a high-performing FinTech company. This role is ideal for someone available to start right away and brings expertise in Ontario, Quebec, and US payroll .

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll
• Oversee the full payroll cycle, including year-end reporting and audits
• Address employee questions regarding payroll, tax, leave, and benefits
• Collaborate with stakeholders to collect information and approvals for payroll
• Partner with HR and Finance on payroll reviews and related queries
• Maintain and update payroll data in HRIS.
• Produce accurate reports on payroll metrics such as headcount, turnover, and vacancies
• Lead payroll audits, historical pay reviews, and special projects
• Ensure compliance with changing payroll legislation across jurisdictions

What You Bring

• Diploma or Degree in a related field
• 5+ years of payroll experience
• Proven experience with Ontario, Quebec, and US payroll
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems (e.g. Ceridian, ADP, Workday)
• Available to start immediately

What’s in It for You

• Discretionary performance bonus
• Paid time off
• Pension plan
• Life insurance
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
• Flexible health and dental coverage options

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Job function

Human Resources and Accounting / Auditing

IT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development, and Financial Services

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