Payroll Specialist - 4 Month Contract

Vaco Recruiter Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Toronto is seeking a Payroll Specialist responsible for managing hourly and salaried payroll through ADP Workforce Now. The ideal candidate holds a degree/diploma and has 1-2 years of high-volume payroll experience. Strong communication skills and knowledge of payroll remittances are essential. This role offers an hourly pay range of $33 - $37 and requires candidates to reside within the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years continuous automated and high-volume payroll experience.
• Experience with processing remittances like WSIB, RSP, and garnishees.
• Ability to perform year-end reconciliations including W-2, T4, EHT, WSIB.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the hourly and salaried payroll using ADP Workforce Now.
• Investigate and follow up on payroll discrepancies presented by employees.
• Maintain accurate employee information with respect to ADP and General Ledger account coding.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

ADP Workforce Now experience

Multi-jurisdictional payroll experience

Education

Completion of a Degree or Diploma program

CPA designation preferred

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

UKG

Word and spreadsheet programs

Job description

About the Opportunity

• Responsible for the hourly and salaried payroll using ADP Workforce Now
• Processing all payroll changes
• Adjust hours into ADP Workforce Now time and attendance system
• Maintain employee attendance records and make note of potential and ongoing concerns
• Track and report headcount, overtime, attendance, hours worked and other measurable required
• Investigate and follow up on any payroll discrepancies presented by employees
• Provide support to finance and post GLs
• Maintain accurate employee information with respect to ADP, and General Ledger account coding
• Process remittances such as WSIB, RSP and garnishees according to established schedules
• Review all payroll deduction remittances on a monthly basis and follow up on any discrepancies
• Prepare monthly insurance premium report
• Perform year-end reconciliations including W-2, T4, EHT, WSIB
• Administer the Union dues and submitting third party benefits invoices

About You

• Completion of a Degree or Diploma program
• CPA designation preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years continuous automated and high-volume payroll experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• ADP Workforce Now time & attendance experience and UKG experience an asset
• Advanced computer skills in word & spreadsheet programs
• multi-jurisdictional US & Canada payroll experience

Pay Range

$33 - $37 / hour

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 #462223.

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.