Senior Payroll Specialist

Adecco; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,460 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Convenient downtown location

Direct hire contract

Autonomy in role

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage payroll operations in downtown Toronto. This sole payroll role demands comprehensive knowledge and skills in payroll processing within a unionized context.

Responsibilities include full-cycle payroll processing, addressing inquiries, and ensuring compliance with Canadian payroll regulations. This direct hire contract is set to run through November 2026, providing autonomy and an immediate start.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of end-to-end payroll experience.
• Experience in a unionized environment strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.
• Act as the sole contact for payroll-related inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with CRA regulations and maintain accurate payroll records.

Skills

End-to-end payroll experience

Unionized environment experience

ADP (Workforce Now) experience

Canadian payroll legislation knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Job description

Worksite Location

downtown Toronto (on-site | TTC accessible)

Compensation

$33–$38/hour

Contract term

Contract through the end of November 2026 (direct hire contract)

About the Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to take full ownership of payroll operations in a unionized environment. This is a sole payroll role, ideal for someone who thrives working independently and takes pride in delivering accurate, compliant payroll processing from end to end. This is an immediate start contract running through the end of November, working on-site in a convenient downtown Toronto location.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-cycle payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees in a unionized environment
• Act as the sole point of contact for all payroll-related inquiries
• Interpret and apply collective agreements, including union dues, seniority, and pay rules
• Process earnings, deductions, benefits, and statutory remittances
• Ensure compliance with CRA regulations, employment standards, and internal policies
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and documentation
• Reconcile payroll reports and support internal reporting requirements
• Coordinate with HR and Finance on employee changes, onboarding, and terminations
• Support year-end processes (T4s, reconciliations, etc.)
• Provide additional support to the finance team processing invoices and related Accounts Payable functions

Qualifications

• 3+ years of end-to-end payroll experience, ideally as a standalone payroll resource
• Experience working with ADP (Workforce Now preferred)
• Hands-on experience in a unionized environment (strongly preferred)
• Solid knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently on-site

Why Apply?

• Autonomy: Take ownership as the sole payroll expert
• Immediate impact: Step into a critical role with full responsibility
• Convenience: Easily accessible downtown location via TTC
• Direct hire contract and participating union member

If you’re a confident Payroll Professional who enjoys working independently and thrives in a structured, unionized environment, we’d love to hear from you so please apply today – our client is looking to have someone join immediately.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.