Maintain compliance with Canadian federal and provincial payroll laws and CRA requirements; monitor legislative changes and update tax-code setups.
Calculate, validate and reconcile payroll taxes (CPP, EI, income tax); manage tax payables/remittances and prepare statutory filings (T4/T4A/RL‑1).
Support audits and respond to CRA/provincial inquiries; maintain accurate supporting documentation and provide timely data for internal/external reviews.
Assist with end‑to‑end payroll operations: support Payroll Manager and managed provider in bi‑weekly processing, maintain payroll systems, internal controls, records and time‑tracking inputs.
Lead year‑end activities and remittance reconciliations, perform earning/deduction code mappings, and proactively resolve discrepancies.
Process retro adjustments and other payroll corrections; investigate issues, recommend and implement corrective actions.
Partner with internal teams, external advisors and vendors to resolve tax/payroll discrepancies and ensure accurate setup of payroll elements.
Drive process improvements to streamline workflows, reduce costs and strengthen controls and documentation.
Provide confidential, timely responses to employee payroll inquiries and serve as liaison with HRSC for training, updates and escalations.

Requirements

3–5 years’ payroll experience in large regional or global organizations, including multi‑province or multinational environments
Bilingual English/French (required)
Strong working knowledge of CRA and provincial payroll tax rules and compliance
Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (Workday or similar) and Workday reporting preferred
Advanced Excel and proficient Microsoft Office skills
Solid understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and payroll tax/payables processes
Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Excellent organizational, time‑management, and multitasking skills; able to prioritize and follow up on projects
Customer‑focused, collaborative team player who can also work independently and adapt to changing priorities
Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with integrity and professionalism
Remote-capable and self‑directed: reliably available during core hours, meets deadlines, proactively communicates status/issues, maintains a secure home‑office, and protects confidential payroll information.

Benefits

Health insurance
Relocation assistance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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