Senior Payroll Specialist

EmploisRH, Inc.; Brossard; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Permanent, full-time position

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Our client, a well-established organization on the South Shore, is seeking a payroll expert to manage the full payroll cycle and be a reference within the team. The role offers a stable environment where your rigor, autonomy, and experience are valued.

You will handle data entry, validation, processing, remittances, and compliance with Canadian and Quebec standards, while supporting training and collaborating with accounting and HR. Excellent French communication is required; English is an asset.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Payroll expertise

French proficiency

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

DEC or AEC in accounting

Payroll certification (CPP) asset

Tools

Ceridian/Dayforce

ADP

Desjardins

Nethris

Excel

Job description

Our client, a well-established organization on the South Shore, is looking for a payroll expert to take charge of the entire processing cycle and act as a reference within the team. You will work in a stable environment where your rigor, autonomy, and experience will be fully valued.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage the complete payroll cycle (data entry, validation, processing, and reconciliation) for several employee groups
• Ensure compliance with applicable Canadian and provincial standards (Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Québec, labour standards, CPP/QPP, QPIP, Employment Insurance, CNESST, etc.)
• Produce and submit government remittances, Records of Employment, T4 slips, and Relevé 1 slips
• Maintain up-to-date employee master files and payroll system settings
• Answer staff and management questions regarding compensation and benefits
• Collaborate with Accounting and Human Resources for Reconciliations and period closings
• Monitoring legislative and tax changes and implementing their impact on processes
• Acting as a resource person and contributing to the training of less experienced colleagues

Your profile

• 10 years of payroll experience, ideally in a multi-employee environment
• DEC or AEC in accounting, administration, or a related field; Payroll certification (CPP) considered an asset
• Good knowledge of Canadian payroll standards and solid understanding of Quebec regulations
• Proficiency with a payroll system (Ceridian/Dayforce, ADP, Desjardins, Nethris, or equivalent) and with Excel
• Rigorous, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines
• Impeccable discretion in handling confidential information
• Excellent communication skills in French; English is an asset

What awaits you

• A permanent, full-time position
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A supportive work environment where expertise is valued