Permanent
Job title:
Bilingual Payroll Specialist
Salary:
$80,000 - $85,000
Role status:
Current opening
Our client:
A large Canadian organization operating within a high-volume, multi-location environment.
Intro paragraph
Our client is seeking a fully bilingual Payroll Specialist to join their growing payroll team. This individual will support full-cycle, multi-provincial payroll processing within a fast-paced environment supporting a large employee population across Canada. The organization is currently evolving its shared services structure, creating an opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on payroll ownership and thrives in operational environments undergoing transformation.
Principal tasks and responsibilities include:
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Process end-to-end Canadian payroll for a large employee population across multiple provinces
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Support payroll processing for hourly, salaried, and commissioned employee groups
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Review payroll inputs including timesheets, deductions, payroll adjustments, and employee changes
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Ensure payroll accuracy, balancing, and compliance with provincial payroll regulations and tax requirements
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Support payroll issue resolution and employee payroll inquiries in both English and French
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Maintain payroll records and support payroll reporting requirements as needed
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Collaborate with HR and internal teams to support payroll operations and process improvements
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Assist with ongoing payroll centralization and shared services initiatives
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Work within enterprise payroll and HRIS systems in a high-volume environment
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Support tight payroll deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy
Qualifications and pre-requisites:
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3-4+ years of full-cycle payroll processing experience within a mid-to-large sized organization
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Fully bilingual in English and French
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Experience processing multi-provincial Canadian payroll including Quebec payroll exposure
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Experience supporting hourly, salaried, and commissioned employee groups
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Experience working within retail, high-volume, or operationally complex environments preferred
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Strong understanding of provincial payroll regulations and payroll tax calculations
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Experience working with enterprise-level payroll or HRIS systems such as Workday, ADP, Ceridian/Dayforce, UKG, SAP, or similar platforms
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Strong communication and employee support skills
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Ability to work effectively within evolving operational and shared services environments
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Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Additional information or perks:
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Hybrid work environment - 3 days onsite with some flexibility
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Opportunity to join a growing organization undergoing operational transformation
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Exposure to shared services buildout and payroll process improvement initiatives
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Collaborative and team-oriented environment
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Opportunity for long-term growth as payroll operations continue to expand
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