Law Society of Ontario

Payroll

• Coordinates all aspects of the payroll function, including three distinct payroll cycles for employees, benchers, and adjudicators.
• Ensures accurate processing and analysis of payroll in compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, by-laws, and policies.
• Administer source deductions and remittances, and prepare accounting entries for payroll transactions and year-end accruals.
• Reviews bencher expenses for accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Leads the development and implementation of payroll procedures and manages the relationship with the outsourced payroll service provider.
• Supports the development and implementation of integrated accounting and financial reporting procedures for Law Society client departments, benchers, and PLAP applicants.
• Processes and validates payroll and benefits in compliance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations, relevant legislation, and Law Society policies.
• Analyzes and processes transactions, coordinating information among service providers, financial institutions, and the Law Society.
• Prepares monthly and annual adjustments and generates custom reports and analyses.

Payroll Specialist, Finance

General Counsel

• Supports the Executive Director on regulatory developments and operations planning
• Provides guidance on best practices related to entry-level and continuing competence
• Conducts research and analysis on policy issues
• Ensures the competence framework supports the Law Society’s mandate
• Collaborates with stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives
• Develops policy recommendations and operational plans
• Provides analysis and project management support for Bencher committees
• Prepares presentations to support the Executive Director
• Leads and implements special projects and initiatives
• Acts as a primary representative of the Law Society to external parties
• Evaluates current practices and recommends improvements

Counsel, Professional Development & Competence

People Operations

• Provide confidential administrative support and coordination to the HR department, including calendar management, travel arrangements, expense processing, research, drafting documents/presentations, and screening and prioritizing incoming correspondence for the Director and Managers
• Plan, organize, and coordinate HR-related corporate and training events and department meetings
• Prepare and maintain HR documentation and communications such as training materials, policy tracking, process maps, organizational charts, agendas, meeting minutes, newsletters, and HR intranet/web content
• Provide administrative support for organizational committees (e.g., wellness, pension) by coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and tracking follow-up actions
• Manage departmental logistics including courier and print requisitions, supplies and equipment needs, offsite storage of physical employee files, and serve as the primary contact for third-party service providers
• Act as the primary point of contact for general employee inquiries related to HR functions, clarifying policies and procedures, and triaging or escalating matters as appropriate
• Deliver confidential administrative services, including employment confirmation letters
• Coordinate LSO-sponsored employee programs (e.g., corporate discounts, recognition initiatives, long service awards, life events) and process related invoices and reimbursements
• Schedule ergonomic assessments with Ergonomist and facilitate fulfillment of related equipment requests with Facilities and IT
• Assist HR Leadership team with gathering and analyzing documents and data to measure departmental performance against KPIs and support HR process improvements
• Contribute to optimization of departmental processes, provide flexible support during peak periods, and identify opportunities to improve or introduce new HR programs and services
• Act as backup to the Recruitment and Operations Coordinator to assist with recruitment activities and support employee onboarding and offboarding processes
• Process monthly expenses and invoices, perform monthly financial reconciliations, prepare contracts, amending agreements, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders for third-party service providers
• Provide payroll support by preparing and validating information for processing and assist the Director in preparing and monitoring the department’s annual operating budget

Payroll Specialist, Finance

Counsel, Professional Development & Competence

Human Resources Administrator