- Manage the full payroll lifecycle—from data entry and time & attendance imports to final calculation and commitment—directly within the Ceridian Dayforce HCM platform.
- Execute accurate, high-volume semi-monthly payroll runs, ensuring timely payment schedules are met for all salaried and hourly staff in ON and QC.
- Ensure strict compliance with Quebec's distinct legislative requirements, including accurate calculation and remittance of the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) and Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP), alongside federal deductions.
- Prepare post-payroll journal entries and perform complex reconciliations of all payroll liability accounts, including Employer Health Tax (EHT) for Ontario and Health Services Fund (HSF) for Quebec.
- Prepare and issue Records of Employment (ROEs) via the ROE Web system, and actively participate in the preparation and validation of annual tax slips (T4s, Relevé 1s) and year-end governmental filings.
- Conduct rigorous pre- and post-payroll auditing to guarantee data integrity, address discrepancies, and maintain comprehensive, up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Canadian payroll processes within Dayforce.

Qualifications
In this Payroll Specialist position located in Mississauga, we are looking for:
- PCP or PLP designation preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience processing payroll for Canadian employees is required.
- Multiprovince payroll processing experience is required.
- Experience with Ceridian Dayforce is a strong asset.



Summary
If this job is for you, please contact me at christina.bang@randstad.ca!

If you do not have the qualifications for this Payroll Specialist role but you have a minimum of 6 months of experience in accounting and you are located in the Greater Toronto Area, please contact me as I may have another role suitable for you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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