Payroll Specialist

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><strong>Payroll Specialist (Temporary Contract)</strong></p><p><strong>$65,000 - $75,000 Annually </strong></p><p><strong>Hamilton, ON - Onsite</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a 6-month temporary contract, with potential for extension. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing within a collaborative in-house payroll team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and comfortable working across multiple systems while managing complex payroll data.</p><p><br /></p><p>This opportunity is well-suited for a payroll professional who enjoys thinking critically, identifying discrepancies, and improving processes in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Advantages</strong></p><ul><li>$65,000 – $75,000 annually based on experience</li><li>6-month contract with potential for extension, offering stability with flexibility</li><li>Monday to Friday schedule in office (8:30–5:00)</li><li>Supportive team environment with hands-on training and mentorship</li><li>Exposure to full-cycle payroll in a multi-entity environment</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process full-cycle payroll for a designated entity, supporting approximately 200 employees </li><li>Review, verify, and reconcile timesheet data between internal systems, identifying errors or discrepancies</li><li>Track vacation, banked time, and other payroll-related balances using manual spreadsheets</li><li>Enter and process payroll data accurately within an in-house payroll system</li><li>Perform post-payroll reconciliations and support month-end reporting</li><li>Ensure payroll processing complies with applicable payroll legislation and company policies</li><li>Support payroll coverage for vacations and absences within a team of three payroll professionals</li><li>Respond to payroll-related inquiries with professionalism and discretion</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues efficiently</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased accuracy </li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>4–7+ years of hands-on payroll experience preferred </li><li>Experience processing payroll in a multi-entity or mid-sized organization</li><li>Great Plains experience is a strong asset (ERP/payroll systems considered)</li><li>Post-payroll reconciliation experience required</li><li>Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred</li><li>Payroll designation (PCP or equivalent) considered an asset</li><li>Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements</li><li>Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to think critically, ask questions, and resolve discrepancies independently</li><li>Comfortable working with in-house or customized payroll systems</li><li>High level of professionalism when handling confidential information</li><li>Strong time management skills and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>#INDSTRIVEON</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></p></p>