Senior International Payroll Specialist

Export Packers Company Limited is a multi-faceted, growth-oriented international food company. Since 1937, this privately owned family company based in Ontario, Canada, has built itself into a global food expert, providing exceptional service and innovative solutions to its industry partners. Our Head office is located in Brampton, Ontario.

The Senior Payroll Specialist will report to the Director, People & Culture. You will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our diverse workforce across Canada as well as driving innovation through enhancements to our HR/Payroll systems and processes.

Payroll Processing:
Process semi-monthly payroll and complete journal entries for 200+ employees across Canada, including salaried and contractors
Process bi-weekly payroll for 70+ hourly employees in Ontario. Prepare bi-weekly time and attendance reports and complete the applicable journal entries.
Ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations regarding deductions, taxes, and benefits.
Complete processing of car allowance and Concur expense payments
Manage payroll-related activities including new hires, terminations, transfers, salary adjustments, and bonuses with precision and integrity

This includes leading the annual review and the renewal of Health, Dental and other benefits as applicable.
Review payroll-related remittances, including income tax, CPP, and EI contributions
Stay informed about changes in tax laws and regulations

Employee Inquiries and Support:
Deliver superior customer service, ensuring a maximum of 48-hour turnaround for all inquiries arising from questions relating to payroll, from employee, management, and external government agencies
Assist employees with inquiries related to payroll, deductions, benefits, RRSP, direct deposit setup, tax forms, and other payroll-related matters
Maintain accurate and detailed payroll records and documentation, including employee data, earnings, and deductions.
Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure accuracy in the General Ledger.
Support internal and external audits.

Drive and contribute to special projects by identifying, analyzing, and implementing functional enhancements and automation to our system as it relates to HR/payroll functions and processes. Minimum 5-10 years full-cycle (end-to-end) payroll processing experience
Certification as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) is Required; Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) is a strong asset
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
Proficiency in payroll software (preferably ADP Workforce Now)
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word is required. Strong Excel experience is a must (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, troubleshooting formulas)
Demonstrated judgement and understand the importance and value of data integrity
Knowledge of federal and provincial payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

Hybrid – 1 day work from home per week
Competitive vacation and Sick day policy
Employee Assistance Program
Export Packers is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of thought, ideas, perspective and people. We create an inclusive environment that attracts, retains and values people of all backgrounds by treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence through inclusion, integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of those who interact with Export Packers in accordance with Federal and provincial laws.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Export Packers has an Accommodation Policy as part of our hiring process. A criminal background check is required for all candidates and will be conducted in the final stages of the hiring process.