Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist (3-months | potential extension)

Location: Midtown Toronto, ON (TTC accessible)

Work Arrangement: On-site, Monday to Friday

Contract Length: 3 months, with potential for extension

Pay rate: $35-40/hr, commensurate with experience

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join their team on an immediate, temporary basis. This role offers the opportunity to support payroll operations and financial administration within a collaborative and professional environment. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll expertise, excellent attention to detail, and experience working with financial systems, reconciliations, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and in compliance with applicable legislation and company policies
• Administer employee benefits, pension contributions, and payroll-related documentation
• Prepare Records of Employment (ROEs), year-end tax slips, and other payroll compliance requirements
• Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Enter and maintain financial data within accounting and payroll systems
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Perform account reconciliations and support monthly financial processes
• Generate routine financial reports and assist with data analysis as required
• Support expense reporting and documentation processes
• Maintain organized financial records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information
• Provide administrative support to the finance team and assist with special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Payroll Administration, or a related field
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll administration and financial operations
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, benefits administration, and payroll compliance requirements
• Experience with accounting and payroll software systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What We're Looking For

• Highly organized and process-driven professional
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to accuracy, deadlines, and customer service

This opportunity is available immediately, and our client is looking to move quickly. If you're a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing payroll accuracy with financial administration, we'd love to hear from you.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.