Payroll Specialist

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 2,100 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What's in it for you!

As a GTAA employee, you’ll have access to amazing benefits, including retirement planning, comprehensive group health benefits, an employee assistance programs (EAP), paid leave, education and training, as well as recognition and rewards programs.

What you can expect from this position:

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this position administers full-cycle payroll for a large unionized workforce. This includes accurate, timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with legislative requirements and collaborating with internal and external partners to resolve payroll-related matters.

As a Payroll Specialist, you will:

• Administer full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for 2,100 employees across multiple employee groups.


• Process payroll transactions including retroactive adjustments, bonuses, terminations, and salary continuance.


• Manage payroll imports, validate data, troubleshoot discrepancies, and reprocess as required.


• Reconcile payroll reports, including earnings, deductions, and pre-check reports.


• Process statutory deductions and payments including taxes, pension, WSIB, union dues, and garnishments.


• Prepare and submit Records of Employment (ROEs) in compliance with legislative requirements.


• Support year-end payroll processes including T4 preparation, reconciliations, and reporting.


• Maintain payroll records and audit documentation for internal and external stakeholders.


• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees, managers, and external agencies (CRA, WSIB, etc.).


• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other business units to ensure accurate payroll processing.

This unionized position is classified at the Band 5 level, with an hourly wage of $40.17, based on a 37.5 hour work week. The successful candidate must be available to commence the duties of the position once a selection decision has been made. A test will be administered as a part of the recruitment process. An eligibility list may be created.

This is the role for you, if you have:

• Experience with payroll systems.


• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a Unionized payroll environment.


• Payroll Administration Certificate.


• Canadian Payroll Association Certification/membership a must or working towards.


• Minimum Ontario Secondary School Diploma.


• Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance.

Knowledge and skills you bring, that set-you up for success:

• Strong knowledge of payroll processing and timekeeping systems (e.g. UKG/Dimensions).


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.


• Knowledge of federal and provincial payroll legislation, unemployment, and worker's compensation laws and regulations as they affect payroll systems and operations.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to prioritize and manage multi deadlines in a fast paced environment-tasks, build strong customer relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and with external partners.


• Ability to work with garnishments, statutory deductions and benefits administration.

The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

This position is exempt from Ontario's 2026 pay transparency requirements under Regulation 476/24.