Payroll Specialist – HR Operations

G&W Electric Co.

. Administer end-to-end payroll and payroll-related programs for 500+ employees .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeBrampton • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$70,000 - CA$90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, compliance with employment legislation, and proficiency in ADP Workforce Now. Capable of managing payroll processes for a large workforce while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

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Payroll AdministrationADP Workforce Now ProficiencyPayroll Compliance Professional (PCP)Advanced Microsoft Excel SkillsHRIS Administration

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingData AnalysisCompensation AnalysisBenefits AdministrationAuditing MethodsLegislative CompliancePayroll ReportingEmployee OnboardingMarket PricingJob Evaluation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCustomer Service OrientationResourcefulnessDiplomacyOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

HRISPayroll SoftwareMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP)

Industry Keywords

Payroll LegislationEmployee BenefitsTax RequirementsData GovernanceConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer end-to-end payroll and payroll-related programs for 500+ employees
Serve as primary contact for payroll inquiries
Process bi-weekly payroll for salary and hourly employees across five shift structures using ADP Workforce Now
Identify improvements to payroll accuracy, administrative efficiency, and employee experience
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting payroll, benefits, deductions, and reporting
Establish and execute auditing methods to maintain data integrity and eliminate payroll errors and overpayments
Review and validate hours, overtime, shift premiums, vacation, statutory holidays, leave, bonuses, retroactive adjustments, earnings, and deductions
Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, deductions, remittances, and accounting information with Finance
Coordinate payroll documentation, benefit enrollment, final pay inputs, and employee changes for onboarding and offboarding
Administer year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation and reconciliation and taxable benefits reporting
Support preparation and issuance of Records of Employment in accordance with Service Canada requirements
Ensure compliance with employment standards, tax requirements, and federal and provincial legislation
Maintain payroll documentation and support internal and external audits
Protect confidential compensation, banking, personal, and benefit information through appropriate controls
Support HRIS administration, system optimization, implementations, integrations, testing, upgrades, dashboards, analytics, reporting, automation, and data governance as applicable
Conduct salary benchmarking, market analysis, compensation planning, job evaluation, pay equity, and reward program support as applicable
Administer benefits and pension programs, manage enrollments and vendor relationships, and support wellness and employee benefits education as applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
At least 3-5 years of payroll experience
Proficiency with payroll software, preferably ADP Workforce Now.
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation, or working towards with active enrollment.
Strong knowledge of applicable legislation as it pertains to payroll/benefits and employment legislation
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement in adapting and applying procedures to address day-to-day activities
Attention to detail and ability to work with complex data sets while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Resourceful, diplomatic, customer service oriented
Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage deadlines, and prioritize tasks
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
Client-centric approach with ability to anticipate and act on internal customers’ needs
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis
HRIS Track: Experience with HRIS administration, reporting, system implementation, or data analytics
Compensation Track: Experience with compensation analysis, salary structures, market pricing, or job evaluation
Benefits Track: Experience administering benefit and pension programs and working with external providers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Quarterly Incentive Pay Program
Generous Quarterly Bonuses with RRSP Program
Comprehensive Benefit Package including life insurance, health, dental, health care spending account and paramedical services (paid by employer)
Company Holidays (one week shutdown during Christmas Holidays)
Education Tuition Assistance
Job Security
Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
Wellness and Gym Reimbursement Programs
Training and Developmental Opportunities
Continuous Performance Feedback
Fun social events, holiday party, bowling nights