About the Opportunity Payroll Operations Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for unionized and non-unionized staff across multiple legal entities, covering both weekly and bi-weekly pay cycles Compute and validate regular earnings and special payments, including overtime, shift premiums, incentives, retro pay, vacation accruals, and statutory holiday entitlements Implement payroll updates tied to hires, terminations, leaves, role changes, and other employee status changes Balance payroll outputs by reconciling payroll summaries to general ledger accounts Generate and file required payroll documentation and reports, including ROEs, T4s, T4As, and internal payroll analyses Prepare and post monthly payroll-related journal entries Benefits and Retirement Programs Manage enrollment and ongoing administration of group benefit and insurance offerings Coordinate retirement and savings plans such as RRSPs and defined contribution pension plans Act as the primary point of contact with benefits and pension providers Review and reconcile benefits invoices and related payroll deductions Address employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, and retirement programs Regulatory Compliance Apply federal and provincial employment standards, including the Canada Labour Code and Ontario ESA Ensure adherence to CRA requirements and collective bargaining agreements Maintain complete and accurate payroll and benefits records to support audits and reviews Systems and Reporting Maintain accurate employee and payroll data within HRIS and payroll platforms Investigate and resolve system-related issues and assist with system updates or implementations Experience with Dayforce is considered a strong asset About You 5+ years of full cycle payroll and benefits experience Mid-large size ERP experience is required Union experience Comfortable being in a standalone role/wearing many hats at a small, growing company Salary Range $80,000 - $90,000 /year How to Apply Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote # . This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. #J-18808-Ljbffr