Payroll Specialist (12 month contract)

Reckitt•Mississauga, ON

35d•CA$74,000 - CA$92,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist at Reckitt will be the cornerstone of HR efficiency and effectiveness. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, shaping the way the company supports its people and fostering a workplace where everyone can flourish. The role is responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll delivery, including reconciliations, payments, IRS/CRA filings, GL files, and month/year-end activities for Canada.

Requirements

Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 3-5 years of full-cycle (end to end) payroll experience.
Proficiency with ADP/ADP WFN.
Strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables formula troubleshooting), as well as proficiency in Outlook and Word.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with sound judgement and a strong commitment to data integrity.
Experience with all year-end processing activities.
Solid understanding of Canadian employment and payroll legislation (Federal, provincial, and municipal), including ESA, CRA, MRQ and Workers Compensation requirements.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Prepare and administer payroll for all company employees, auditing payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and regulatory requirements across all Canadian provinces.
Calculate wages, statutory withholdings, and company-specific deductions with a high degree of accuracy.
Manage and maintain ADP WFR payroll system, ensuring employee records—including payroll, leave, and overtime—are complete and accurate.
Safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of payroll data while processing payroll according to established schedules.
Reconcile payroll transactions and prepare final worksheets for approval prior to transmission.
Complete weekly filing of employee maintenance records, compliance documentation, and internal reporting.
Ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time.
Prepare and submit Records of Employment (ROEs) through ROE Web.
Maintain detailed payroll documentation to support audit readiness and statutory compliance.
Complete month-end reporting and coordinate payments to third-party vendors and government agencies.
Provide exceptional customer service by responding to payroll inquiries from employees, management, and government agencies within a 48-hour turnaround.
Support internal and external audits by providing accurate payroll data and documentation.
Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as required.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.
Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional business partners in Finance, HR, Legal, and IT as required.