Senior Payroll Specialist

Drake International; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake International in Canada is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist for a temporary 12-month maternity contract. The role is hybrid with 2-3 days onsite, working days Monday to Friday, with flexible hours.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years of payroll experience in Ontario and Quebec and be proficient with UKG, Kronos, and ADP Workforce Now, plus advanced Excel and Access skills. The role involves processing payroll, ROE filings, and responding to payroll queries.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of payroll experience in Ontario and Quebec.
• PCP certification in progress or completed.
• Proficient with UKG, Kronos and ADP Workforce Now.
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables; Access experience.

Responsibilities

• Processing bi-weekly payroll for hourly and owner operators.
• Issuing fuel rates for all provinces as per our collective agreement.
• Handling daily payroll queries related to hourly, salary and Owner Operator Payroll.
• Processing bi-weekly records of employment for all our hourly and salaried employees and updating their records in Kronos.
• Handling Service Canada and Workers compensation requests for payroll information.
• Handling 3rd party payments such as garnishes and union dues on a bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Updating new hires in Kronos and providing them with access to biometrics.
• Updating all payroll related details for new hires in WFN.
• Filing
• Ad hoc projects

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Communication at all levels

Team player

Under pressure / tight deadlines

Analytical skills

Education

Payroll Certification (PCP)

Tools

UKG

Kronos

ADP Workforce Now

Excel

Access

Job description

Work Type: Temporary , 12-month Maternity Contract

Shift: Days of work – Monday to Friday, must have flexibility in working hours , Hybrid 2-3 days onsite

Pay : $ 40 - $ 45 /hr. + 4% vacation pay We Deduct CPP, EI and Income Tax. You will be paid each Friday for the previous week's work.

Vacancy: Start Date November 2026

Why This Role:

As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will be a proactive individual who excels in a fast-moving -growing environment and wants to start building a career in payroll. This role entails administration and reporting requirements associated with the payroll process.

The Role: Senior Payroll Specialist

• Processing bi-weekly payroll for hourly and owner operators.
• Issuing fuel rates for all provinces as per our collective agreement.
• Handling daily payroll queries related to hourly, salary and Owner Operator Payroll.
• Processing bi-weekly records of employment for all our hourly and salaried employees and updating their records in Kronos.
• Handling Service Canada and Workers compensation requests for payroll information.
• Handling 3rd party payments such as garnishes and union dues on a bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Updating new hires in Kronos and providing them with access to biometrics.
• Updating all payroll related details for new hires in WFN.
• Filing
• Ad hoc projects

What you'll bring:

• Must have 5 - 7 years of payroll experience in Ontario and Quebec
• Must have completed or working towards PCP
• Must have software knowledge of UKG, Kronos and ADP Workforce Now
• Must have excellent excel competency (including basic formulas - VLOOKUP, pivot table, IF functions, etc.) and experience in using Access software
• Must be a team player
• Must be flexibility in working hours
• Must have high attention to detail
• Must be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Must be quick learner and organized
• Must have strong customer orientation and ability to communicate at all levels
• Must be analytical and very accurate

Since 1951, Drake International has connected people with meaningful work across Canada and globally. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process. For accommodation requests, contact [phone] .

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