Payroll Specialist

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Staffworks L T D Full time $62,000 - $78,000 per year

Job Description

Payroll Specialist (Temporary – 6 Months)

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Organization

Our client is a Toronto-based, not-for-profit organization with a mission to improve the health and lives of people living with and at risk of HIV Ontario.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a part-time 6-month temporary contract. The successful candidate will bring demonstrable hands-on experience with Dayforce HCM, along with the ability to manage payroll for a mixed employee group that includes salaried staff, full-time, part-time, and unionized employees. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing, including pensions, benefits, and statutory requirements.

This position follows a hybrid work arrangement, with attendance in the office as required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll for approximately 40+ employees, including salaried, part-time, full-time, and unionized staff.
  • Utilize Dayforce HCM extensively for payroll input, audits, validation, corrections, and reporting.
  • Ensure payroll compliance with Ontario employment legislation, collective agreements, CRA requirements, and internal policies.
  • Administer all payroll-related elements including:
    • Pension contributions
    • Group benefits and related deductions
    • Union dues and entitlements
    • Vacation, sick time, and leave management
  • Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare any necessary adjustments.
  • Generate payroll reports and support month-end and year-end processes.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Support internal audits, reporting requirements, and process improvements.

Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years of progressive payroll experience, ideally in a non-profit, public sector, or unionized environment.
  • Advanced proficiency with Dayforce HCM (required).
  • Strong knowledge of Ontario employment standards, CRA regulations, and payroll compliance.
  • Experience processing payroll for a mixed workforce (salaried, part-time, full-time, unionized).
  • Familiarity with pension and benefits administration.
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
  • Strong verbal and written communication.
  • PCP certification (or equivalent) preferred.

Work Environment

  • Hybrid work arrangement (onsite + remote)
  • Collaborative, purpose-driven, and supportive team setting

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