Payroll Specialist

Unilock•Halton Hills, ON

1d•CA$70,000 - CA$80,000

About The Position

We currently have an opening within our Admin Department for a Payroll Specialist. In this role, the successful candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related inquiries, providing guidance and support to employees and management. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of biweekly payroll, while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality payroll services.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, HR, or equivalent experience.
10 years of hands-on payroll experience in a Canadian environment.
Experience with payroll/HCM systems required; knowledge of UKG is considered a strong asset.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Professional communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive payroll matters.
Proactive, team-oriented mindset with a focus on process improvement and problem-solving.
Proficiency in MS Office, including intermediate Excel.

Nice To Haves

Payroll designation (e.g., PCP/PLP) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Accurately process biweekly payroll for approximately 300 employees in a multi-location environment across Ontario and Quebec, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and provincial payroll legislation and company policies.
Maintain payroll data within the Human Capital Management system, including timekeeping records, pay rate updates, and employee information.
Reconcile payroll-related general ledger and balance sheet accounts, prepare journal entries, and resolve discrepancies.
Respond to payroll inquiries, provide employee support and training, and collaborate with supervisors to improve payroll processes.
Coordinate with third-party administrators and the CRA on payroll taxes, including CPP, EI, WSIB, and income tax remittances, as well as Pension/RRSP reconciliations.
Administer and process employee profit sharing plans, including calculations, payments, and related reconciliations.
Support benefits administration, employee reimbursement programs, and personnel record-keeping.
Assist with month-end reporting, labour accruals, budgeting, audits, and general accounting tasks.
Support HR activities, including onboarding and new hire data entry in the HRIS.
Carry out additional payroll, HR, and accounting responsibilities as required to support departmental and organizational needs.