Payroll Specialist

BrightIron

Payroll Specialist administering payroll for clients in Canada and US while ensuring compliance with local laws. Join BrightIron to support growth technology companies with innovative financial and HR expertise.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$60,000 - CA$70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and process payroll for Clients with employees located throughout Canada (primarily in Ontario) and in the US utilizing various payroll providers, while ensuring compliance with local laws.
Process new hires, terminations, and employee payroll changes, including benefits and payroll records.
Respond to client and employee payroll related questions and issues that may arise.
Produce and submit Record of Employment and T4’s, and any other applicable reporting obligations.
Process and submit payroll related government remittances, including source deductions, EHT, WSIB, etc.
Process and calculate vacation accruals.
Implement payroll related systems and processes for Clients and focus on continuous improvement of processes and automation opportunities.
Work collaboratively and develop relationships with clients and BrightIron team members.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of three years of related experience as a payroll administrator or payroll specialist.
Completion of the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification.
Experience performing Canadian and US payroll.
Strong working knowledge of various payroll applications such as Wagepoint, ADP, Ceridian, etc.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including fluency in English.
Highly organized and comfortable interacting with clients independently.
Positive attitude and high level of professionalism when working with clients.
Excellent time management, interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
Meticulous with a proven ability to effectively manage and prioritize workflow.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Flexible, remote work environment
Health benefits and healthcare spending account
Mentoring and extensive development opportunities
Training from seasoned, engaged professionals

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll administrationpayroll processingvacation accrual calculationgovernment remittancescompliance with local lawsnew hire processingtermination processingemployee payroll changesrecord of employmentT4 processing

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscollaboration skillstime managementprofessionalismpositive attitudeindependenceclient interactionworkflow management

Certifications

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)