Payroll and Benefits Specialist

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Located in Guelph, ON

Salary: $65 000-75 000

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Harriston, ON

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Day Shift | On-Site

Express Employment Professionals is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist on behalf of a well-established agricultural organization in Harriston, ON.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team where you'll take ownership of payroll and benefits administration while supporting Human Resources initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and continuous improvement are valued.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Process accurate and timely weekly payroll for approximately 800 employees across multiple companies using ADP Payroll.
• Administer employee benefits and Group RRSP programs, including enrollments, changes, remittances, and terminations.
• Complete month-end benefit and WSIB reconciliations.
• Prepare year-end payroll activities, including T4s and other required tax documentation.
• Maintain payroll records to ensure compliance with internal policies, employment legislation, and external audit requirements.
• Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and expense reporting.
• Process variable earnings, including piecework compensation.

Human Resources Support

• Partner with Human Resources to process new hires, terminations, wage increases, and vacation payouts.
• Assist with onboarding, offer letters, reporting, and other HR administration.
• Maintain accurate employee records while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Provide day-to-day support to HR initiatives as required.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Canadian payroll legislation and company policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and internal controls.
• Assist with developing and maintaining payroll Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support payroll reporting and external audit requirements.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of payroll experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience processing complex payrolls that include piecework, incentive pay, bonuses, shift premiums, or other variable earnings is strongly preferred.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation (National Payroll Institute) is required.
• Experience processing payroll using ADP Payroll.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, employment standards, and payroll compliance.
• Experience administering employee benefits and Group RRSP programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information.

What Our Client Offers

• Full-time, permanent opportunity.
• Monday to Friday day shift with some scheduling flexibility.
• Competitive salary of $65,000-$75,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• RRSP matching program.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by improving payroll processes and procedures.
• Long-term career growth within a stable and growing organization.

 

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through Express Employment Professionals Guelph. Apply online or call 519-821-4275 or email resume to mikayla.mcmullen@expresspros.com

 

Express Employment Professionals (Guelph) is a licensed Temporary Help Agency operating in full compliance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Pay Transparency requirements (effective January 1, 2026), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and all applicable Temporary Help Agency regulations. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and do not require Canadian experience. Applicants are advised that artificial intelligence tools may be used to support initial screening, assessment, or selection processes. Express Employment Professionals provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process upon request. This job posting and any associated applicant information will be retained for a period of three (3) years in accordance with provincial regulations.

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