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Join a leader in their industry in Mississauga, ON as a Payroll & Benefits Specialist where you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a large, diverse workforce. This is a great opportunity for someone with union payroll expertise and strong ADP WorkForce Now skills to join a collaborative, supportive team. Permanent Opportunity!
Benefits & Perks
- Salary: Base + profit sharing (after 3-month probation)
- Permanent Opportunity + 3 Weeks Vacation + Health &
Dental Benefits - Please note, this will be fully on-site role at the client’s Mississauga, ON location.
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (40 hours a week)
Responsibilities
- Process full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for 500–600 employees across multiple sites (hourly, salary, and unionized staff)
- Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance with provincial regulations, and timely submissions for WSIB, EHT, T4s, and other statutory requirements
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies promptly
- Maintain and update Payroll/HRIS (ADP WorkForce Now) with current employee data
- Conduct regular payroll audits and reconciliations
- Develop and maintain payroll SOPs and process guidelines
- Partner with leadership to identify process improvements in payroll and time & attendance systems
- Administer pension and benefits plans, including enrolments, changes, terminations, and monthly reconciliations
- Liaise with benefits provider to manage renewals, premiums, and benefit queries
- Administer STD and LTD programs in accordance with policy
- Provide employees with letters and verification documents upon request
- Occasionally travel to Oakville and Brantford sites as needed
Qualifications
- 4 + years of full-cycle Canadian payroll experience in a manufacturing or high-volume, multi-site environment
- Union payroll experience is required
- Proficiency in ADP WorkForce Now and strong Excel skills
- PCP designation (completed or in progress) preferred
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a team environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
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