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Payroll Specialist

Canada

Status: (1) Regular Full TimeHiring Range: $94,455 - $106,262 per annum plus comprehensive benefitsWork Mode: Hybrid (see below for more details about this work mode)Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ONHours of Work: 35 hours per week, with occasional extended hours during peak periods

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Pay: Status: (1) Regular Full TimeHiring Range: $94,455 - $106,262 per annum plus comprehensive benefitsWork Mode: Hybrid (see below for more details about this work mode)Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ONHours of Work: 35 hours per week, with occasional extended hours during peak periods
Apply by: Nov 12, 2026
Experience: 5-10 years of experience in a complex, computerized payroll environment.
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

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Payroll Specialist

Corporate Services - Human Resources

Status: (1) Regular Full TimeHiring Range: $94,455 - $106,262 per annum plus comprehensive benefitsWork Mode: Hybrid (see below for more details about this work mode)Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ONHours of Work: 35 hours per week, with occasional extended hours during peak periods

Build a Career with Purpose. Help Create a Community for Life.

At Peel Region, our people make a difference every day. From public health and paramedic services to housing, childcare, long-term care, and community supports, our employees help create healthy, safe, and connected communities.

As part of our Human Resources team, the Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time so they can focus on delivering essential services to residents across Peel Region. This is more than payroll administration. It is an opportunity to contribute to employee experience, operational excellence, and the trust that supports our workforce.

Guided by our values of Inclusion, Collaboration, Care, Transparency, and Leadership, you will work closely with colleagues across Human Resources, Finance, and operational divisions to deliver accurate payroll services, provide trusted expertise, and continuously improve processes that support over 7,000 employees.

If you are passionate about payroll excellence, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to contribute to an organization committed to building a Community for Life, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Human Resources at Peel Region?

At Peel Region, HR is more than a support function. Through our ONEHR approach, we work together as trusted advisors and strategic partners, delivering innovative people solutions that strengthen the employee experience and help our organization serve the community.

Joining our Payroll team means becoming part of a collaborative group of professionals who are committed to service excellence, continuous improvement, accountability, and creating positive experiences for employees at every stage of their journey.

What You Will Do in This Role

Lead payroll reconciliation activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of payroll funding, bank reconciliations, General Ledger postings, and payroll-related financial reporting.
Manage payroll accounting and remittances, including tax remittances, account reconciliations, journal entries, and compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
Administer and validate payroll processes across all pay groups, including payroll balancing, EFT reconciliations, off-cycle payments, cheque processing, and payroll open and close activities.
Support year-end payroll activities, including audits, T4/T4A preparation, pension reporting, error resolution, and statutory filings.
Provide payroll expertise and guidance to Payroll Coordinators, internal stakeholders, and business partners while serving as a key resource within the Payroll team.
Develop and maintain payroll reports, queries, and analytics that support decision-making, compliance, financial accountability, and operational effectiveness.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, enhancing payroll processes, controls, documentation, and service delivery.
Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and operational teams to ensure seamless payroll administration and a positive employee experience.
Act as back-up to the Payroll Manager and support the successful delivery of payroll operations during peak periods and critical business cycles.
Contribute to special projects, support payroll external audits and other duties as assigned, supporting organizational priorities and team success.

What the Role Requires

Education & Experience

Postsecondary degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Payroll specialization is considered an asset.
5-10 years of experience in a complex, computerized payroll environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance, including CRA regulations, tax withholding rules, and year-end reporting requirements.
Experience with OMERS administration, pension calculations, and year-end pension audits, including Pension Adjustments (PAs).
Demonstrated expertise in SAP or other enterprise payroll systems.
Solid knowledge of the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and its application to payroll.
Experience working in a unionized environment with an understanding of collective agreements and their impact on pay administration.
Familiarity with Sun Life benefits administration, including setup, deductions, and remittances.
Experience with HR technology platforms, particularly SAP and ServiceNow.

What Will Help You Succeed

In addition to your technical payroll expertise, you will demonstrate:

A commitment to accuracy, accountability, and service excellence.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
The ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively across teams.
Excellent communication and customer service skills with a focus on supporting employees and stakeholders.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
A continuous improvement mindset that seeks opportunities to enhance processes, efficiency, and employee experience.
Flexibility and resilience in managing competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.

Nice to Have

Payroll designation considered a strong asset.
SAP experience considered an asset.
ServiceNow experience considered an asset.

Grow Your Career While Making an Impact

When you join Peel Region, you become part of a team that values your contributions, supports your growth, and invests in your well-being. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

Whether you're improving payroll processes, supporting employee experiences, or helping ensure the accurate administration of pay and benefits, your work contributes directly to the people who provide essential services across our community.

Total Rewards That Support You

At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect:

Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, and psychological health coverage effective from your first day.
OMERS Pension Plan – Secure your future through one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans.
Generous Vacation – Start with three weeks of vacation and grow from there.
Personal Days & Floating Holidays – Additional paid time to recharge and take care of what matters most.
Flexible and Hybrid Work Environment – Supporting work-life balance, collaboration, and employee well-being.
Performance-Based Growth – Annual performance reviews with merit-based salary increases.
Inclusive and Respectful Workplace – A culture grounded in our values of Inclusion, Care, Collaboration, Transparency, and Leadership.
Learning and Development Opportunities – Tuition assistance, professional development, and career growth opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Join Peel Region

Join a team that cares for its people, values collaboration, embraces innovation, and works together to create a Community for Life.

Bring your expertise. Grow your career. Help us create a Community for Life.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

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Responsibilities

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes, including reconciliations, tax remittances, and financial reporting. They also provide expert guidance to stakeholders and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a postsecondary degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field along with 5-10 years of experience in a complex, computerized payroll environment. Proficiency in SAP and a strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and pension administration are essential for this role.

Skills

Payroll reconciliation
Payroll accounting
Tax remittances
General ledger
Financial reporting
SAP
ServiceNow
Canadian payroll legislation
OMERS pension administration
Employment standards act
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Communication
Customer service
Data analysis
Process improvement

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Psychological health coverage
OMERS pension plan
Generous vacation
Personal days
Floating holidays
Tuition assistance
Professional development

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Keywords

Payroll
Human Resources
Accounting
Finance
SAP
ServiceNow
CRA
OMERS
Pension administration
T4/T4A
General Ledger
Reconciliation
Compliance
Employment Standards Act
Payroll management
Financial reporting
Data analytics
Process improvement
Public sector
Government
Tax withholding
Statutory filings
EFT
Audit
Payroll balancing
Benefits administration
Microsoft Office
Excel
Word
CPM

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