Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Turner Fleischer

Payroll and Benefits Specialist managing bi-weekly payroll and employee benefits for Turner Fleischer. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing support to team members on payroll and benefits queries.

Posted 5/9/2026contractToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$85,000 - CA$95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process accurate bi‑weekly full‑cycle payroll and benefits reconciliation.
Process employee lifecycle changes (new hires, promotions, role changes, and leaves) across payroll, HRIS, and benefits systems.
Maintain accurate payroll records, including overtime, retroactive adjustments, and other special payments.
Process year‑end payroll activities, including reconciliation and preparation of T4s, T2200s and Year‑End Adjustments.
Administer group benefits and RRSP programs, including enrolments, changes, terminations, and remittances.
Track and reconcile PTO accruals in accordance with company policies.
Post payroll journal entries and complete month‑end payroll reconciliations.
Prepare and issue Records of Employment (ROEs) and process WSIB reconciliations and remittances.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent post-secondary education in Human Resources or Accounting, and PCP designation (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) is an asset.
3-5 years’ experience in full cycle payroll, preferably within a professional services environment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a standalone payroll role.
Strong critical thinking skills and comfortable with ambiguity.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and communicate effectively.
Previous experience with Dayforce and Benefit administrators like RBC, Manulife, are an asset.
Willingness to be in studio for 4 days a week.

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Hard Skills & Tools

full-cycle payrollbenefits reconciliationpayroll records maintenanceyear-end payroll activitiesT4 preparationT2200 preparationpayroll journal entriesmonth-end payroll reconciliationsPTO accrual trackingWSIB reconciliations

Soft Skills

critical thinkingorganizational skillsmulti-taskingprioritizationeffective communicationindependent workability to handle ambiguity

Certifications

bachelor’s degreePCP designation