We are searching for a seasoned Payroll Associate to join a critical team on a full-time, 3-month contract basis. This is an exceptional opportunity to utilize your advanced knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and expertise in complex payroll operations. The role operates on a hybrid model, requiring you to be on-site two days a week at the downtown Toronto office, with three days remote. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess exceptional attention to detail, and excel at mentoring others, we want to hear from you!
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Advantages
•Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, balancing on-site collaboration (2 days) with remote work (3 days).
•Key Subject Matter Role: Act as the Subject Matter Expert and primary escalation point for resolving complex payroll issues.
•Impactful Position: Play a central role in coordinating payroll staff, ensuring timely and accurate semi-monthly process execution.
•Skill Utilization: Use your demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills to guide and share knowledge with team members.
Responsibilities
As the Senior Payroll Associate, you will be responsible for a comprehensive range of payroll and accounting duties, including:
•Coordinating and overseeing payroll staff to ensure all semi-monthly processes are executed appropriately and on time.
•Operating as a subject matter expert, resolving issues, and continuously looking for operational improvements.
•Processing all essential remittances, including payroll taxes, to federal and provincial governments.
•Overseeing the semi-monthly reconciliation and balancing of all payroll earnings and deduction accounts.
•Preparing and processing journal entries, performing transaction analysis, and completing account reconciliations.
•Generating payroll-related reports and completing necessary analysis.
•Responding to payroll enquiries from employees and external organizations.
•Conducting payroll orientations for new employees and providing guidance to team members.
•Processing preliminary year-end balancing and reconciliations, and assisting the Payroll Manager with other year-end activities and special projects.
•Assisting/participating in special projects as required, including attending in-person meetings.
Qualifications
Must Haves:
•A College Diploma, Undergraduate Degree, or equivalent work experience.
•Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience.
•PCP or CPM designation from the CPA or an equivalent certification.
•Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation.
•Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills.
•Advanced communication skills, both written and oral.
•Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
•Mandatory ability to handle and use discretion with highly confidential information.
Nice to Haves (Assets):
•Experience utilizing the Workday payroll system.
•Knowledge of quality assurance and audit techniques.
Summary
This is an immediate, full-time contract role for a highly proficient Senior Payroll Associate who can step in and take ownership of critical payroll functions. If you have the required experience, a strong designation, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills , and a proactive approach to continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career. Showcase your expertise and join a team where your contributions are valued!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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We are searching for a seasoned Payroll Associate to join a critical team on a full-time, 3-month contract basis. This is an exceptional opportunity to utilize your advanced knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and expertise in complex payroll operations. The role operates on a hybrid model, requiring you to be on-site two days a week at the downtown Toronto office, with three days remote. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess exceptional attention to detail, and excel at mentoring others, we want to hear from you!
Advantages
•Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, balancing on-site collaboration (2 days) with remote work (3 days).
•Key Subject Matter Role: Act as the Subject Matter Expert and primary escalation point for resolving complex payroll issues.
•Impactful Position: Play a central role in coordinating payroll staff, ensuring timely and accurate semi-monthly process execution.
•Skill Utilization: Use your demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills to guide and share knowledge with team members.
Responsibilities
As the Senior Payroll Associate, you will be responsible for a comprehensive range of payroll and accounting duties, including:
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•Coordinating and overseeing payroll staff to ensure all semi-monthly processes are executed appropriately and on time.
•Operating as a subject matter expert, resolving issues, and continuously looking for operational improvements.
•Processing all essential remittances, including payroll taxes, to federal and provincial governments.
•Overseeing the semi-monthly reconciliation and balancing of all payroll earnings and deduction accounts.
•Preparing and processing journal entries, performing transaction analysis, and completing account reconciliations.
•Generating payroll-related reports and completing necessary analysis.
•Responding to payroll enquiries from employees and external organizations.
•Conducting payroll orientations for new employees and providing guidance to team members.
•Processing preliminary year-end balancing and reconciliations, and assisting the Payroll Manager with other year-end activities and special projects.
•Assisting/participating in special projects as required, including attending in-person meetings.
Qualifications
Must Haves:
•A College Diploma, Undergraduate Degree, or equivalent work experience.
•Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience.
•PCP or CPM designation from the CPA or an equivalent certification.
•Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation.
•Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills.
•Advanced communication skills, both written and oral.
•Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
•Mandatory ability to handle and use discretion with highly confidential information.
Nice to Haves (Assets):
•Experience utilizing the Workday payroll system.
•Knowledge of quality assurance and audit techniques.
Summary
This is an immediate, full-time contract role for a highly proficient Senior Payroll Associate who can step in and take ownership of critical payroll functions. If you have the required experience, a strong designation, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills , and a proactive approach to continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career. Showcase your expertise and join a team where your contributions are valued!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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