Remote Payroll Specialist — Flexible Days & Benefits

Doane Grant Thornton LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flex days

RRSP contributions

Holiday closure

Wellness benefits

Concierge‑like benefits

Work from anywhere in Canada (summer 4

Job summary

Doane Grant Thornton LLP in Canada is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage the semi‑monthly payroll cycle across provinces using ADP Workforce Now. You’ll review benefits, RRSP reporting, and government filings while supporting month/end processes and data integrity across HRIS systems.

You’ll collaborate with a team in a fast‑paced professional services environment, applying payroll taxation knowledge and strong Excel skills, with flexibility to meet deadlines and multi‑jurisdictional

Qualifications

• Minimum PCP designation or completion of payroll courses
• At least 3 years’ hands‑on experience in high‑volume, multi‑entity payrolls across multiple provinces with month‑end/year‑end and government filings
• Publicly traded or large professional services experience; benefits administration/reconciliation is a plus
• Expertise in ADP systems and Workday HRIS; strong MS Excel skills
• Solid knowledge of multi‑province payroll taxation and employment legislation; strong research and problem‑solving
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills with a process‑improvement mindset
• Strong time‑management and multi‑tasking abilities, meeting deadlines accurately
• Flexibility to work to meet business needs and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Process full cycle of semi‑monthly payroll in ADP Workforce Now, including time entry, uploads, status changes, leave payments, year‑to‑date adjustments, termination pay and ROE.
• Review, validate and process benefit and compensation files including leave benefits and RRSP reporting.
• Process remittance and reporting for Workers’ compensation across provinces.
• Assist with payroll deductions and contributions to government agencies and other pre/post‑payroll tasks.
• Support month‑end and year‑end activities, government surveys, remittance tracking and reconciliations.
• Audit HRIS and payroll data for integrity and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Monitor National Payroll inbox and Workday case management; respond to inquiries.
• Assist senior team members with complex work and special projects as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Process improvement

Education

PCP designation or payroll courses

Tools

ADP systems

Workday HRIS

MS Excel

Job description

Doane Grant Thornton LLP in Canada is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage the semi‑monthly payroll cycle across provinces using ADP Workforce Now. You’ll review benefits, RRSP reporting, and government filings while supporting month/end processes and data integrity across HRIS systems.

You’ll collaborate with a team in a fast‑paced professional services environment, applying payroll taxation knowledge and strong Excel skills, with flexibility to meet deadlines and multi‑jurisdictional