Payroll Specialist - People & Culture

Intello Technologies Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dedicated payroll administrator to join their People & Culture team. This role offers the opportunity to enhance employee experiences through payroll expertise while ensuring data integrity and compliance. You will be responsible for processing payroll for over 5000 employees, utilizing advanced HR tools and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a commitment to innovation and social impact, this organization values diversity and empowers employees to solve complex problems. Join a team that prioritizes customer satisfaction and personal growth in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Minimum 3 weeks vacation

Flexible work arrangements

Generous pension program

Share purchase programs

Career growth opportunities

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year payroll experience with Canadian or US payrolls.
• Knowledge of payroll-related taxation rules and laws.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly and weekly payroll in North America.
• Perform analysis of payroll-related transactions.
• Assist with year-end government filings.

Skills

Payroll Administration

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources

CPA/PCP/CPP/PLP/LAP designation

Tools

WorkDay

Ceridian Dayforce

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

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Jobs by Category: People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs

Job Function: People & Culture

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Regular

Description

Are you interested in creating the future of work?

At TELUS, we’re looking for bright people who like to innovate every day. As part of the People & Culture team, you should know that we’re not your standard (traditional) HR. We embrace change and challenge the status quo and we have fun doing it. We’re just as passionate about our team as we are about our customers and we’re looking for people that radiate this passion.

Here’s what we believe

We are ONE team – there’s no room for egos or blame

Everything we do is tied to the business – our customers

We challenge the status quo – and when others think we’re done, we make it better

We live up to our commitments – to ourselves, our friends, family, peers, leaders and our customers

Our success is all about how we do things – how we lead and think, proactively solve problems, deliver, communicate, and more!

Position Overview:

In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for North America payroll administration, delivering excellent support and impeccable customer service to approximately 5000+ employees. You will put your best foot forward by helping –

Deliver superior team member experiences by providing payroll expertise and guidance to all of our stakeholders

Bridge the gap between system and people by being the business process expert of the various HR tools we own and providing ongoing coaching to our payroll and benefit administrators

Bring a mindset of innovation and continuous improvement by challenging the status quo and implementing process improvements

Ensure the integrity of our overall data through audits, automation, and a relentless focus on safeguarding the quality of our work

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Manager of Global Payroll Operations, you will bring your A-game by:

Assisting the timely processing of all aspects of semi-monthly and weekly payroll in North America using WorkDay & Ceridian Dayforce. This includes but is not limited to day-to-day processing, ROE prep, and responding to general ledger inquiries.

Performing professional analysis of payroll-related transactions

Prioritizing and responding to second-tier employee inquiries effectively within established SLA’s

Assisting with year-end government filings

Participating in peer audits/reviews of payrolls processed by team members and communicating issues collaboratively as appropriate

Participating in special projects as required

Assisting with other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

What you bring

Minimum of 1 year payroll experience working on both federally and provincially regulated Canadian or US payrolls

Knowledge of payroll-related taxation rules/laws

Proficient with MS Office applications, especially MS Word, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills

A high comfort level with technology and a desire to learn

Experience with payroll software such as Ceridian Dayforce; experience with WorkDay is an asset

Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills, both oral and written, to interact effectively with management at all levels

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex issues

Discretion and tact handling confidential information

Deadline-driven, resilient, and adaptable to structured and unstructured environments

Great-to-haves

Post-secondary education in Human Resources is an asset

CPA/PCP/CPP/PLP/LAP designation is an asset

Bilingual in English and French, both written and oral, is an asset

Salary Range: $60,000-$90,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 10%

Total compensation depends on knowledge, skills, performance, and experience. TELUS offers benefits such as:

• Competitive salary and bonus, minimum 3 weeks vacation, flexible benefits
• Flexible work arrangements (in-office, virtual, or hybrid)
• Generous pension and share purchase programs
• Community engagement opportunities
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• And more…

Note: Compensation may change in 2025.

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation and social impact. We foster a culture that empowers employees to solve complex problems and create positive outcomes through technology.

Our culture is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding. We value diversity and equitable employment opportunities. Your unique contributions are appreciated. Join us and help make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: English language skills may be required for interactions and software use.