Bilingual Payroll Specialist
5 hours ago
Who are we?
Drake International is a global human-resources services firm founded in 1951 in Canada, now operating across multiple countries. We specialize in delivering tailored talent solutions—such as permanent and flexible recruitment, behavioral and skill assessments, workforce analytics, and talent-management consulting—to help organizations improve performance and productivity.
What's the job?
We are seeking a detail oriented and self-directed Bi-Lingual Payroll Specialist to manage the accurate and timely processing of company payroll, benefits, and statutory reporting across multiple business units. Select responsibilities include:
- Process weekly Canadian permanent payrolls and separate expense payroll runs
- Receive payroll updates from HR, set up new hires, and maintain employee and benefit records
- Prepare payroll funding requests and coordinate bank file uploads and confirmations through BMO
- Liaise with Accounts Payable and Helpdesk to ensure timely payroll and EFT processing
- Process ROEs, termination and final pay calculations, and off-cycle payroll adjustments
- Prepare and reconcile payroll tax, garnishment, and pension requisitions
- Generate pension reports and files for upload to Canada Life and support pension remittances
- Manage monthly commission payments, including approval follow-ups and final sign-off
- Administer employee benefits, including Manulife updates, benefit class changes, and employee communications
- Process benefit invoices, EFT withdrawals, and monthly and quarterly reconciliations
- Balance quarterly tax reporting with CRA and BMO
- Support annual payroll activities including T4s, RLs, T2200s, and vacation pay on commissions
What's in it for you?
- Work-Life Balance: we are mainly a remote work environment, leaving you with time to do what matters
- Belonging: be part of a supportive, Global HR team that is reimagining how we support the business
- Compensation: putting people first means we pay what you are worth
- Security: with over 75 years in business, we offer security and stability that is very rarely matched
- Challenge: you will have opportunity to stretch and grow, and if you want to do that in a different country, we can make that happen
Who are we looking for?
- Minimum of 3 years' managing payroll in multiple Canadian Provinces
- Bilingual (English/French)
- PCP designation or actively working towards it
- Sage 300, or similar work experience
- Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, CRA requirements, and year-end processes
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and deadline management
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