Payroll Specialist

Trench Group GmbH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Group health benefits

Pension plan

Bonus

Employee programs

Job summary

Trench Canada is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own the accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll processing in Dayforce, handling time and attendance, new hires, terminations, leaves and pay changes. You will ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policy and collective agreements, while supporting system integration and data accuracy across HR, payroll and finance systems.

The role requires post-secondary education in accounting, business, or HR, 3+ years of full-cycle payroll

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting, business, human resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of full-cycle payroll experience.
• Experience with a payroll or HRIS platform and strong Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory deductions and remittances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate and run payroll for each bi-weekly pay cycle using Dayforce.
• Calculate wages, overtime, premiums, bonuses and deductions per policy and law.
• Complete statutory remittances, filings and year-end reporting.
• Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and maintain employee records.
• Investigate pay discrepancies and respond to questions from employees, managers and HR.

Skills

Full-cycle payroll

Excel skills

HRIS experience

Payroll legislation knowledge

AI tools usage

Education

Post-secondary in accounting, business or HR

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Payroll Specialist

On-site | Full time | Junior

About us

In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance.
We are driven by a commitment to advancing the energy sector through innovative technology and sustainable practices. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, attention to detail, and adaptability, while fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.

Our Values

• Trust
• Responsibility
• Excellence
• Navigating Change
• Candor
• Humility

Overview

As a Payroll Specialist at Trench Canada, you will own the accurate and timely delivery of bi-weekly payroll for our team. You will prepare, validate and process payroll in Dayforce, including time and attendance data, new hires, terminations, leaves and pay changes, while ensuring compliance with employment legislation, company policy and collective agreements. You will also handle statutory remittances, year-end reporting and general ledger reconciliations. Beyond day-to-day processing, you will be a key contact for payroll system integration: supporting Dayforce configuration, updates and testing, and helping ensure payroll data flows accurately between Dayforce, HR, time and attendance, and finance systems. Working closely with HR, Finance and management, you will resolve discrepancies, strengthen controls and look for ways to make payroll faster and more accurate.

Your Tasks:

• Prepare, validate and run payroll for each bi-weekly pay cycle, including time and attendance, new hires, terminations, leaves and pay changes, using Dayforce.
• Calculate wages, overtime, premiums, bonuses and deductions correctly under company policy, employment legislation and any collective agreements.
• Complete statutory remittances, filings and year-end reporting accurately and on time.
• Reconcile payroll to the general ledger, maintain accurate employee records, and keep documentation ready for audits.
• Investigate pay discrepancies and answer questions from employees, managers and HR promptly and professionally.
• Work with HR, Finance and management on benefits, accruals, forecasting and policy changes.
• Maintain procedures, support payroll system updates and testing, and recommend ways to make payroll faster and more accurate.
• Support payroll system integration by monitoring data flows between Dayforce, HR, time and attendance, and finance systems, and by testing interfaces, resolving errors and validating data after system changes.
• Demonstrated practical experience using AI tools to improve workplace efficiency, including the ability to write clear and effective prompts, evaluate outputs for accuracy, and apply AI solutions responsibly while maintaining data privacy, confidentiality, and compliance with payroll legislation, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in accounting, business,human resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of full-cycle payroll experience.
• Experience with a payroll or HRIS platform and strongExcel skills.
• Working knowledge of payroll legislation, statutorydeductions and remittances.

Assets

• Payroll certification, such as the Payroll CompliancePractitioner (PCP) designation.
  
• Experience in a unionized or manufacturingenvironment.
  
• Hands-on experience with Dayforce payroll, includingpay processing, time and attendance, and reporting.
  
• Experience administering payroll under collectiveagreements, including union dues, seniority-based pay, overtime and shiftpremiums.
  
• Experience with a payroll system implementation orconversion.

We offer:

In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is CAD 65000 - 85000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job-related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan, bonus, and additional employee programs.

• The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company.
• You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies.
• Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility
Trench is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or support at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
Trench uses artificial intelligence and automated tools as part of its recruitment and screening processes to support efficient and fair candidate evaluation.