Payroll Specialist (Bilingual)

Air Liquide•Mississauga, ON

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada, we believe in patient-centered care and innovation. We’re on a mission to help transform healthcare for the better. From advancing and digitizing our tools, products, and systems, to forging meaningful relationships with our patients. Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada is a leading provider of sleep apnea tests, treatments, and home oxygen services. We partner closely with the healthcare community to deliver an exceptional patient experience that supports health, wellness, and collaborative medicine. Air Liquide Home Healthcare (ALHHC) is the Canadian home healthcare subsidiary of Air Liquide, the world leader in gases, medical technologies and services for Industry and Healthcare. We’re searching for a meticulous Payroll Specialist (Bilingual) to ensure precise and timely payroll processing while navigating Canadian regulations and supporting our dynamic total rewards functions. If you thrive on details and are eager to contribute to a meaningful cause, this is your chance to shine! Reporting to the Senior Manager - Total Rewards and Compensation, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 900 employees across Canada. This role ensures the accurate and timely processing of payroll, adherence to Canadian payroll regulations, and provides support for total rewards functions. The Payroll Specialist will work closely with the Compensation and Benefits Specialist, acting as a peer and providing backup and support as needed.

Requirements

University degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll processing, with a strong focus on Canadian payroll.
Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance across Canadian provinces.
Proficiency with payroll systems and time and attendance management systems.
Strong proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel.
Excellent auditing and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
Knowledge of employment legislation across Canadian provinces, employee relations, union collective agreements and HR best practices.
Bilingualism (English/French) is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of HRIS (Workday) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly payroll for Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established deadlines.
Collect, verify, and input all payroll-related data, including new hires, terminations, changes in compensation, benefits deductions, garnishments, loans and other payroll adjustments.
Perform detailed payroll audits, including the review of terminations, timesheets, special payments, and adjustments.
Verify and process remittances to government agencies, unions, and other entities (CPP/EI/income tax, benefits, WCB/CSST, union dues etc.).
Manage the payroll group's email inbox, providing timely and accurate responses to employee and other inquiries.
Action, apply, ensure correct payroll processing and apply terms and conditions outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) for all unionized roles.
Oversee the entire month-end payroll process.
Conduct regular payroll audits and ensure compliance with Canadian labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
Maintain accurate employee records, including attendance, leaves, and personal information.
Stay up-to-date with all federal, provincial, and local payroll legislation and regulations (e.g., ESA, Income Tax Act, EI Act, CPP Act).
Generate various payroll reports for management, finance, and HR.
Manage and update payroll system data, including union rates, vacation rates, and payments.
Administer the time and attendance management system.
Participate in testing and implementation of payroll system upgrades or new modules.
Provide backup and support to the Compensation and Benefits Specialist on total rewards functions.
Assist in administering benefits and retirement schemes, including health insurance, life insurance, retirement savings plans (RRSP, Pension plans), extended health and dental care.
Support compliance and audit activities for the Total Rewards Team.
Provide excellent customer service to managers and employees, resolving payroll-related questions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with the entire HR team.