Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join an engineering organization in Etobicoke, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position supports accurate and efficient payroll operations in a fast-paced, technically focused environment where precision and confidentiality are essential. The successful candidate will help maintain employee payroll data, review pay cycles for accuracy, and contribute to reporting and compliance activities that support the broader business.Responsibilities:

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with company policies, payroll legislation, and applicable collective agreement terms.
• Examine bi-weekly payroll outputs to confirm calculations are correct and resolve discrepancies before finalization.
• Maintain employee payroll and benefits information across payroll and HR systems, ensuring records remain complete, current, and reliable.
• Prepare recurring payroll reports, summaries, and analysis to support internal stakeholders and operational decision-making.
• Investigate payroll-related issues, respond to employee inquiries, and provide clear guidance on pay, deductions, and benefit matters.
• Support remittances, year-end activities, and payroll tax requirements to help meet regulatory and organizational deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve payroll processes and assist with system-related updates or changes when required.