Lead Senior Specialist, Payroll

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Ensuring timely payroll processing, including modifications such as adding or removing employees and deductions, managing the T4 process, and submitting ROE forms, among other payroll responsibilities.

• Addressing complex client inquiries related to payroll, offering recommendations, problem-solving, and data analysis while upholding compliance, accuracy, and efficiency.

• Managing end-to-end payroll for various clients with different pay frequencies, including EHT and WCB filings across multiple provinces.

• Reviewing CRA accounts and responding to any notices received.

• Communicating with clients and the bookkeeping team to guarantee timely service and a seamless experience.

• Promoting process enhancements and aiding in the development of departmental best practices.

• Serving as a technical resource for the team, facilitating knowledge sharing and addressing complex payroll queries.

⛳️ Requirements

• PCP certification is required.

• A minimum of 12 years of payroll experience in a fast-paced setting within a large organization or organizations with multi-jurisdictional payroll experience.

• Proficiency in managing complex payroll situations and escalations, including advanced data analysis, reporting, and executing continuous improvement initiatives.

• In-depth understanding of the Canadian payroll system, including but not limited to withholding taxes, source deductions, other deductions, benefits, ROE forms, T4 slips, and more.

• Experience in processing payroll across multiple provinces (experience in QC is a plus).

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.

• Opportunities for career growth, including annual performance reviews and potential increases.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits fully covered.

• Access to virtual healthcare services.

• Paid Fridays off during July and August.

• Paid holiday shutdown in December for rest and recharge.

• Provision of equipment, including a brand-new laptop and all necessary tools to start effectively.

• A supportive, inclusive, and low-ego workplace culture that values respect, collaboration, and open communication, free from unnecessary corporate politics.

• A comfortable and professional work setting; no formal attire required, allowing you to wear what helps you perform your best while remaining presentable for clients when necessary.