Payroll Specialist

• Prepare, process and balance payroll
• Administer source deductions, including employee benefits programs
• Manage year-end payroll processes
• Open, update and manage employee files
• Prepare payroll-related reports and documents
• Record, analyze, reconcile and complete accounting entries
• Manage occupational health & safety (OHS) and WSIB files
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries
• Perform various analyses and provide support to the Human Resources department

Requirements

• DEC (Diploma of College Studies) or certificate in accounting or a relevant field and/or equivalent experience
• Hold ACP accreditation
• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll management
• Experience with various payroll systems: Ceridian, Dayforce, Nethris is an asset
• Excellent proficiency in French and English – spoken and written

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in payroll management, including preparation, processing, and balancing payroll, as well as administering employee benefits programs. Proficient in managing year-end payroll processes and responding to employee inquiries while ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Payroll Management
• Ceridian
• Dayforce
• Nethris
• ACP Accreditation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Payroll Processing
• Source Deductions
• Accounting Entries
• Employee File Management
• Payroll Reporting
• Year-End Payroll Processes
• Occupational Health & Safety Management
• Payroll Reconciliation
• Employee Benefits Administration
• Analytical Support

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACP Accreditation

Industry Keywords

• Payroll Systems
• Employee Benefits Programs
• WSIB
• Human Resources Support
• Bilingual Proficiency