Sr. Payroll Advisor

Portfolio Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary CAD 85k–CAD 95k

20% bonus potential

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Portfolio Group in Downtown Toronto is seeking a Senior Payroll Advisor to own full-cycle payroll for a 750-employee workforce across provinces. Hybrid work in downtown Toronto; you will handle benefits administration and payroll reporting.

The ideal candidate has PCP designation and at least 5 years Canadian payroll experience, strong Excel, and customer service orientation; you’ll drive process improvements and ensure accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• PCP designation required or in progress.
• Minimum 5+ years of Canadian multi-provincial payroll experience.
• Proficient in Excel for reporting and analytics.
• Experience with RRSP, DPSP and TFSA programs is a plus.
• Customer service oriented with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle payroll for a 750-employee multi-provincial workforce.
• Administer benefits programs including RRSP, DPSP and TFSA.
• Complete payroll reconciliations, remittances, garnishments, and year-end activities.
• Support payroll accounting and reporting needs.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with SME guidance.
• Collaborate with the team to improve payroll processes and efficiencies.

Skills

PCP designation

Excel proficiency

Canadian multi-provincial payroll

Benefits administration & year-end

Tools

UKG payroll software

Job description

Role: Senior Payroll Advisor

Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Our client is looking to hire a Senior Payroll Advisor to join their collaborative payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys full-cycle payroll ownership, solving complex payroll challenges, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Join a small, collaborative payroll team where your expertise will be recognized and valued
• Opportunity to make a direct impact by improving manual payroll processes and driving efficiencies
• True end-to-end payroll exposure with broad responsibilities across payroll, benefits, accounting, and year-end activities
• Hybrid work environment in downtown Toronto
• Competitive compensation package including bonus potential

Overview

• Reporting to the Associate Director, Payroll
• Join a payroll team consisting of 2 Payroll Specialists and a Manager
• Responsible for payroll processing for approximately 750 employees within a 1,500-employee multi-provincial workforce
• Manage full-cycle payroll from start to finish
• Administer benefits programs, including RRSP, DPSP, and TFSA plans
• Process payroll reconciliations, remittances, garnishments, and year-end activities
• Support payroll accounting requirements and reporting activities
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and act as a payroll subject matter expert
• Utilize UKG payroll software (experience with UKG considered an asset but not required)
• Work extensively with Excel for reporting, reconciliations, and payroll analysis
• Support absence management, PTO tracking, benefit deductions, and payroll reporting processes
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase payroll efficiency
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee service

What You’ll Bring

• PCP designation
• 5+ years of Canadian multi-provincial payroll experience
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with benefits administration, payroll reconciliations, remittances, garnishments, and year-end processing
• Experience supporting RRSP, DPSP, and TFSA programs
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to manage payroll inquiries effectively
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

For You

• $85,000-$95,000 base salary
• 20% bonus opportunity
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Opportunity to influence payroll processes and improvements
• Collaborative and supportive team environment