Payroll Specialist - Canada

GoGlobal; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global payroll services provider in Canada is hiring a Payroll Processor to handle end-to-end payroll processing for clients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of experience in payroll, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations while addressing client queries. We offer a hybrid work model and emphasize a results-driven approach.

Benefits

Hybrid work options

Sustainable growth emphasis

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ payroll experience, preferably in a client-facing role.
• Experience with multi-country payroll processing is an advantage.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for assigned client accounts.
• Ensure compliance with local tax, social security, and labor regulations.
• Respond to payroll queries from clients and employees.

Skills

Payroll processing

Statutory compliance

Client service skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

The payroll processor is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing and support for external clients across multiple countries. This role ensures accurate and compliant payroll delivery, addresses client and employee queries, and works closely with internal teams and payroll vendors to meet service expectations.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for assigned client accounts.
• Validate payroll inputs such as new hires, leavers, bonuses, and deductions.
• Calculate gross-to-net pay and statutory contributions accurately.
• Ensure compliance with local tax, social security, and labor regulations.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports, payslips, and statutory forms.
• Manage offboarding calculations and final pay for client employees.
• Maintain accurate employee and payroll data in the system.
• Respond to payroll queries from clients and employees.
• Resolve discrepancies and escalate issues when needed.
• Coordinate with local vendors and authorities for compliance.
• Support client onboarding, payroll transitions, and documentation.
• Stay updated on payroll legislation in supported countries.
• Contribute to process improvements and maintain SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ payroll experience, preferably in a client-facing role.
• Experience with multi-country payroll processing is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance and payroll regulations.
• Proficient in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good communication and client service skills.
• Able to manage deadlines and multitask.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

About GoGlobal

GoGlobal is the leading professional services company to guide, establish and manage global operations with compliance and confidence. We bring the human touch to entering new markets and consolidating vendors through a single point of management. With a presence in over 140 countries on six continents and growing, we make running a global business easy.

Business & Corporate Services provided:

• Entity Solutions: Entity establishment, Corporate secretarial & directorship services, Domicile services, Dormancy/Liquidation
• HR Solutions: Global recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), Global benefits, Global payroll, International HR Consulting
• Finance Solutions: Accounting & Tax

For more information, please visit GoGlobal.com

Why GoGlobal is Different

• We measure success by results, not hours worked.
• We offer a hybrid partnership-corporate model with potential to become a partner while maintaining quick decision-making.
• We do not offer equity plans; our focus is on growing with the company and sharing profits.
• We prioritize organic, sustainable growth and value cultural integration.
• We are global with opportunities across the world.
• English is our official language, with many colleagues speaking it as a second language.
• We operate like a high-performing team where every contribution matters.
• We keep things simple and collaborative to serve global clients efficiently.
• We emphasize transparency and trust, sharing information to empower employees.
• We support flexibility with remote and hybrid options where appropriate.