Senior Payroll Specialist – Canada (Quebec Standards)

JobsMedia.io; Brossard; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Permanent, full-time position

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Our client on the South Shore is seeking a payroll expert to own the full 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.

You will manage the complete payroll cycle for several employee groups, ensure compliance with Canadian and provincial standards, and produce government remittances, ROEs, T4 slips, and Relevé 1 slips.

Qualifications

• 10 years of payroll experience in a multi‑employee environment.
• Knows Canadian payroll standards and Quebec regulations.
• Experience with major payroll systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete payroll cycle for several employee groups.
• Ensure compliance with Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Québec, CPP/QPP, and CNESST.
• Prepare government remittances, ROE, T4 slips, and Relevé 1 slips.
• Maintain employee master files and payroll system settings.
• Answer questions on compensation and benefits; support training of colleagues.
• Collaborate with Accounting and HR for reconciliations and closings.
• Monitor legislative and tax changes and adjust processes accordingly.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Attention to detail

Data entry

Discretion

Communication

French language

Education

DEC or AEC in accounting/administration

CPP certification (asset)

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

ADP

Desjardins

Nethris

Excel

Job description

Our client on the South Shore is seeking a payroll expert to own the full 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.

You will manage the complete payroll cycle for several employee groups, ensure compliance with Canadian and provincial standards, and produce government remittances, ROEs, T4 slips, and Relevé 1 slips.