Payroll Specialist / Payroll Coordinator

Join a  finance team as a Payroll Specialist and be a key player in ensuring accurate and efficient payroll processing. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a detailed, confidential environment, handling payroll across multiple jurisdictions while contributing to a smooth-running finance department. You’ll be joining a respectful and inclusive team where you’ll have the guidance of an experienced mentor to support your growth.

Why You Should Apply to be the Payroll Specialist

• Work a flexible 40-hour week, with an 8-hour day schedule designed to suit your work-life balance.
• Thrive in a supportive, inclusive team environment with a strong mentoring culture.
• Enjoy competitive benefits, including extended health, dental, vision, and an employee assistance program.
• Start with 3 weeks of vacation to relax and recharge.
• Contribute to a company matched RRSP program, building your financial future.
• Collaborate with finance leaders, union representatives, and service providers, gaining valuable experience in payroll compliance and benefits administration.

• Process weekly payroll accurately across multiple jurisdictions by gathering and entering time sheets.
• Maintain and update payroll records, including handling new hires, adjustments, and terminations.
• Manage union agreements, ensuring accurate deductions, reporting, and rate adjustments.
• Oversee benefit administration, handling new enrollments, updates, and payment reports.
• Produce and reconcile YTD reports, including CPP, EI, WCB, and tax payments.
• Contribute to year-end activities, such as producing T4s and completing payroll reconciliations.

• Proficient in multi-jurisdiction payroll processing and familiar with union payroll agreements.
• Highly detail oriented and accurate.
• Skilled in maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in payroll and benefits administration.
• Experience with year-end payroll reconciliation and statutory filings.
• Able to multitask efficiently, handling payroll, accounts payable, and general administrative tasks.
• Knowledgeable in handling company benefits administration and related reporting.

How To Apply
We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to [email protected] and tell us why you’re interested. If you have a resume ready, please include it and put "Payroll Specialist" in the subject line. We regret that we are only able to contact those individuals who are being considered for an interview. Candidates must be able to legally work in Canada prior to submitting an application.
Mercer Bradley offers specialized recruitment of highly qualified accounting professionals for full-time and contract roles within select client companies. Thank you for your interest in Mercer Bradley.