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Payoll and Benefits Specialist

Vaughan, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: HR Manager

Employment type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist works in partnership with the Human Resources team and department managers to deliver accurate, timely and confidential payroll and benefits services to employees. This role serves as a subject-matter resource for payroll and benefits administration, supports employees with inquiries, liaises with external providers and helps ensure compliance with applicable legislation, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full-cycle payroll process for hourly and salaried employees in Canada and the United States.

Process payroll accurately, efficiently and in accordance with established payroll schedules.

Enter and maintain payroll information relating to enrolments, employee changes, bonuses, commissions, terminations and

new hires, following the appropriate approval processes.

Ensure payroll practices comply with applicable privacy requirements and maintain the confidentiality and integrity of

employee information.

Administer vacation time and vacation pay in accordance with statutory requirements and internal policies.

Prepare payroll reports and supporting information required for month-end processes.

Administer and maintain employee benefits programs in Canada and the United States.

Respond to employee questions about benefits eligibility, coverage, plan options and related matters in a timely and

professional manner.

Process benefits invoices, reconcile discrepancies with insurance providers, remit monthly premiums and maintain accurate

records of changes, premiums, claims and costs.

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Liaise with insurance carriers to resolve issues relating to dental, extended health and other benefit claims.

Coordinate annual benefits enrolment activities for U.S. employees, including communicating plan changes and available

options during open enrolment periods.

Maintain accurate employee benefits databases, files and records, updating information as required.

Support new employee orientation and provide guidance on payroll and benefits processes.

Complete year-end reconciliations and prepare applicable tax slips and forms, including T4s, T4As and W-2s.

Produce monthly client billing statements and support employee communications and information meetings as needed.

Maintain employee personnel files and general HR records, ensuring appropriate access, confidentiality and document

retention.

Stay current on relevant payroll, tax, employment, privacy and benefits legislation and compliance requirements.

Research and recommend best practices and process improvements to increase accuracy and operational efficiency.

Provide administrative support to the HR team and participate in HR projects as required.

Follow organizational policies, procedures and applicable occupational health and safety requirements, and perform other

reasonable duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Completion of a college or university program in Finance, Payroll or a related field is preferred.

CHRP or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation in progress is an asset.

At least four years of experience processing payroll using a third-party payroll system; experience with ADP is an asset.

Strong working knowledge of employee benefits programs and benefits administration.

General understanding of Canadian and U.S. payroll practices.

Working knowledge of payroll, tax requirements and employment legislation in Ontario.

Experience with third-party payroll systems, time and attendance software, and advanced Microsoft Excel.

Skills & Competencies

Strong mathematical skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English.

Strong customer service orientation and the ability to respond effectively to employee inquiries.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence and communicate information clearly to employee groups.

Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Work Environment & Travel

The role is based in a regular office environment.

Occasional travel within Ontario and to the United States may be required. Candidates should have a valid passport or be

able to obtain one.

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Responsibilities

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist manages full-cycle payroll for Canadian and U.S. employees while administering employee benefits programs. This role ensures compliance with legislation, maintains accurate records, and provides support to the HR team and employees regarding payroll and benefits inquiries.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least four years of experience in payroll processing using third-party systems and a strong understanding of benefits administration. A college or university degree in a related field is preferred, along with knowledge of Ontario and U.S. payroll and tax requirements.

Skills

Payroll administration
Benefits administration
Full-cycle payroll
ADP
Microsoft Excel
Tax compliance
Data entry
Customer service
Time management
Problem-solving
Communication skills
Confidentiality
Reporting
Reconciliation
Employment legislation

Benefits

Dental insurance
Extended health insurance

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Keywords

Payroll
Benefits administration
Human Resources
ADP
T4
T4A
W-2
Full-cycle payroll
Compliance
Taxation
Employment legislation
Microsoft Excel
Time and attendance software
CHRP
CPM
Manufacturing
Data management
Reconciliation
Open enrolment
Employee relations

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