payroll specialist.

Randstad Finance & Accounting has partnered with a dynamic organization in the manufacturing industry, looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team, located in Guelph, ON.

Title: Payroll Specialist
Location: Guelph, ON (Fully Onsite, Mon-Fri)
Rate of Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 / hour
Job Type: 4-Month Contract (with potential for permanent conversion)

• Do you have experience with processing Canadian payroll?
• Are you proficient with ADP Workforce Now (WFN) and MS Excel?
• Are you a collaborative professional with exceptional attention to detail?

If this sounds like you, let’s talk!

Advantages
• Udemy - unlimited free access to Udemy online courses through Randstad
• Competitive hourly rate of $35.00 - $40.00 / hour
• Opportunity for permanent conversion with a reputable manufacturing company
• Gain valuable experience working alongside an established finance and accounting team
• Weekly direct deposit pay schedules through Randstad
• Access to Randstad's expert recruiters, who are specialized leaders in matching talent within the Finance & Accounting sector

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle hourly and salaried Canadian payroll accurately and in compliance with company timelines
• Verify timesheets, hourly rates, overtime calculations, and deduction entries for plant and office team members
• Prepare, issue, and reconcile Records of Employment (ROEs) and year-end tax forms
• Address employee payroll inquiries promptly while maintaining high confidentiality and professionalism
• Maintain accurate payroll records, update master files, and assist with month-end reporting

Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on Canadian payroll processing experience
• Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now (WFN)
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll compliance standards, employment legislation, and statutory deductions
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation or active coursework is considered a strong asset

Summary
As a global leader in HR and talent solutions, Randstad connects professionals with top employers across Canada. Our recruiters are specialized experts in the Finance & Accounting sector, dedicated to supporting your professional growth and guiding you toward your next career milestone. We invite you to explore this opportunity and take the next step in your career with us today.

If this job is for you, please apply directly on our website or contact View email address on randstad.com .

If you do not have the qualifications for this role but you have a minimum of 6 months of experience in Accounting and you are located in the Halton, KWC, or Guelph regions, please still reach out as we may have another role suitable for you.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to View email address on randstad.com to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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