Payroll Specialist

Sienna Senior Living • Markham, ON

13d • CA$64,201 - CA$80,252 • Onsite

About The Position

At Sienna, we empower our team members across Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta to help our residents live the life they desire and deserve. Our purpose is simple: to cultivate happiness in daily life! We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs. This role liaises between Human Resources, Finance and Operations to support payroll integrity and legislative adherence.

Requirements

• Post Secondary Education in Human Resources, Business, Finance or a related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Payroll Operations, with a strong customer service focus.
• Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) is required.
• Strong organization skills with an ability to balance multiple projects in a fast paced environment, while upholding attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel – Vlook Up, Pivot Table, IF Formulas, SUMIF

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for salaried and hourly team members across multiple pay groups and provinces, ensuring data is accurate, verified and aligned to collective agreements, where applicable.
• Validate and input payroll data across various systems (Ultipro, ADP, UTA, Comvida, Softworks) including hours worked, overtime, shift premiums, bonuses, commissions, retroactive payments, and leaves (vacation, sick, maternity/parental, unpaid, etc).
• Submit time batches for processing on HRIS, Comvida Scheduling, ADP systems.
• Create load files and batches to in-house HRIS system as required for payroll processing.
• Execute off-cycle and manual payments as required.
• Maintain and update payroll records including new hires, transfers, employment changes and terminations.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure data integrity across HRIS and Scheduling systems.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related filings and reports.
• Responsible for processing payroll updates on multiple systems (Ultipro, ADP, UTA, Comvida, Softworks).
• Maintaining knowledge of relevant legislative changes to ensure legislative compliance: ESA, CRA, Service Canada, collective agreements, organization policies.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation and vacation package
• Employer Paid Health & Dental Benefits
• RRSP with Company Match
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match
• Continuous learning and growth
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree