Senior Canadian Payroll Specialist - Permanent + Benefits

JobsMedia.io; Brossard; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive work environment

Job summary

JobsMedia.io is seeking a payroll expert to lead the entire payroll cycle for multiple employee groups in a stable, professional environment on the South Shore. You will ensure compliance with Canadian and Quebec standards and act as a reference within the team.

You will manage remittances, ROEs, T4 slips, and Relevé 1 slips, maintain master files, and respond to questions on compensation and benefits. Collaborative work with Accounting and HR and training responsibilities are key aspects.

Qualifications

• Ten years of payroll experience in a multi-employee environment.
• DEC or AEC in accounting, administration, or related field; CPP considered an asset.
• Good knowledge of Canadian payroll standards and Quebec regulations.
• Proficiency with payroll software (Ceridian/Dayforce, ADP, Desjardins, Nethris) and Excel.
• Rigorous, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills in French; English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete payroll cycle for several employee groups.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian and provincial standards (CRA, Revenu Québec, CPP/QPP, QPIP, EI, CNESST).
• Produce and submit remittances, ROEs, T4 slips, and Relevé 1 slips.
• Maintain up-to-date employee master files and payroll system settings.
• Answer staff and management questions on compensation and benefits.
• Collaborate with Accounting and HR for reconciliations and period closings.
• Monitor legislative and tax changes and implement their impact.
• Act as a resource and assist training of less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Payroll systems

French language

English asset

Education

DEC/AEC in accounting or administration

CPP payroll certification (asset)

Tools

Ceridian/Dayforce

ADP

Desjardins

Nethris

Job description

JobsMedia.io is seeking a payroll expert to lead the entire payroll cycle for multiple employee groups in a stable, professional environment on the South Shore. You will ensure compliance with Canadian and Quebec standards and act as a reference within the team.

You will manage remittances, ROEs, T4 slips, and Relevé 1 slips, maintain master files, and respond to questions on compensation and benefits. Collaborative work with Accounting and HR and training responsibilities are key aspects.