Senior Payroll Specialist

Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for Canadian and international employees, including UK and US payroll requirements. The Senior Payroll Specialist ensures compliance with relevant payroll legislation, benefits remittances, reporting requirements, and internal controls while supporting payroll reconciliations, reporting, and continuous process improvements.
Primary Responsibilities:Full-Cycle & International Payroll
Process and manage full-cycle payroll for Canadian and international employees
Coordinate UK payroll with third-party payroll providers
Ensure compliance with applicable statutory and reporting requirements
Manage international payroll considerations and reporting deadlines
Manage RRSP, taxable benefits, and other payroll deductions
Administer LTIP-related payroll activities
Support Shareworks activities, dividends, memos, and taxable benefit calculations
Process benefits-related taxable amounts through payroll
Prepare quarterly payroll reports for management and Finance
Reconcile payroll accounts and investigate discrepancies
Partner with Finance during month-end close
Track and reconcile labour budgets
Compliance & Employee Support
Maintain payroll records for audits and internal controls
Respond to employee questions regarding compensation, deductions, and taxes
Remain current on payroll legislation across applicable jurisdictions
Systems & Year-End
Support payroll and HRIS testing, upgrades, and process improvements
Complete year-end payroll activities including T4s, W-2s, and UK reporting
Support internal and external payroll audits
Complete ad hoc analysis and payroll projects
Qualifications:
5+ years of payroll experience
International payroll exposure
Experience in a senior or supervisory-level payroll capacity preferred
Strong knowledge of Canadian and UK payroll legislation and taxation requirements
Strong understanding of benefits, STIP, LTIP, and taxable benefits
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Strong payroll systems knowledge
ADP Workforce Now experience preferred
PCP or CPM designation preferred
Bachelor's degree/certificate in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or related discipline
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