Payroll Specialist
Job Summary
Since 2015 Mejuri has reimagined what fine jewelry can be in a modern worldshifting it from a traditional gift to to a personal choice rooted in self-expression.
Founded by third-generation jeweller Noura Sakkijha the brand was built on a simple idea: fine jewelry shouldnt require a special occasion and it should never come with guilt. Its about celebrating yourselfyour style your life your everyday.
Mejuri meets customers where they areonline in app and through a growing global retail footprint of 58 stores worldwide. Mejuri is also deeply committed to doing things the right way with responsible sourcing sustainable practices and philanthropic initiatives that reflect our values and long-term vision.
Job Overview
The Payroll Specialist accountable for the accurate timely processing of semi-monthly payroll for approximately 400 Canadian employees across multiple provinces. This includes validating timesheets and employee changes before every run calculating off-cycle payments and manual cheques and ensuring statutory deductions benefits and garnishments are processed correctly each cycle.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Payroll youre the first point of contact for employees with questions about pay deductions or tax matters and youll partner with People & Culture to keep employee data consistent across systems and with Finance on reconciliation month-end and year-end close including T4 preparation.
Payroll Processing
- Run semi-monthly payroll Process payroll for approximately 400 Canadian employees across multiple provinces in ADP Workforce Now every cycle on schedule.
- Validate inputs before each run Review timesheets new hires terminations and employee changes for accuracy before payroll is submitted.
- Handle off-cycle payments Calculate and issue off-cycle payments adjustments and manual cheques as they come up.
- Apply deductions correctly Process statutory deductions benefits garnishments and other payroll deductions accurately each cycle.
Compliance & Reporting
- Maintain compliant records Keep payroll records current and aligned with federal and provincial employment standards legislation across every province you process.
- Reconcile each cycle Reconcile payroll reports every pay period and flag discrepancies before they compound.
- Close month-end and year-end Support month-end and year-end payroll processes including T4 preparation.
- Support audits Provide payroll documentation and reports for internal and external audits as requested.
Partnership & Improvement
- Resolve employee questions Respond to pay deduction and tax inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Keep data aligned across systems Partner with People & Culture and Finance so payroll data is consistent everywhere it lives.
- Improve how payroll runs Identify process gaps and contribute to documentation that makes the function more resilient.
- Support global payroll Assist with US UK and Australia payroll processing or projects as needed.
What youll bring to the team
- Payroll processing experience 2-3 years processing payroll in a multi-provincial Canadian environment.
- ADP Workforce Now proficiency Hands-on experience running payroll in ADP Workforce Now.
- Canadian payroll knowledge Solid understanding of statutory deductions employment standards and payroll legislation across provinces; PCP certification (or in progress) and US payroll exposure are assets.
- Accuracy under pressure A track record of maintaining accuracy while handling sensitive confidential employee data.
- Organizational discipline Experience managing multiple payroll deadlines simultaneously without missing a cycle.
- Clear communication Comfortable explaining pay deductions and tax matters directly to employees.
- Excel fluency Comfortable working with large data sets in Excel for reconciliation and reporting.
- Were building an AI-fluent organization. We welcome candidates at all stages of their AI journey what matters is curiosity a willingness to learn and an openness to working alongside AI tools as part of how we do our best work.
- A minimum of four weeks vacation plus personal days and three religious/cultural observance days.
- A hybrid work model for all corporate roles
- Mejuri Passport which allows employees who meet specific criteria to work in other locations for one month per year.
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits including mental health coverage and generous personal and sick days for our full-time employees. We also offer bereavement leave including miscarriage and stillbirth support.
- Parental leave salary top-up of up to 80% as well as a personalized return-to-work transition and accommodation plan for full-time employees.
- A generous product discount!
Location
Toronto Ontario
60 Bloor Street W
Hybrid; 3 days in office 2 days remote
Salary:
65-79K
At Mejuri we embrace a hybrid working environment and support our corporate employees to be successful whether they are at home or in the office. The primary purpose of our offices is to drive collaboration and deepen relationships with one position requires in office work 3 days a week and remote work 2 days a week. Our office is located at 60 Bloor Street W Toronto.
At Mejuri our success is driven by a strong commitment to our Purpose and Values. Theyre the foundation of our operations defining how we show up solve problems and accomplish incredible thingstogether.
Our strength comes from each team members dedication to embracing and embodying these Values daily. This isnt merely a duty; its a passion that defines us. They guide us in providing extraordinary experiences for our customers and fostering an innovative environment.Success for us means living our values relentlessly.
Our values are:
RAISE THE BAR Stay Curious Share/Seek Feedback and Strive for Excellence
CUSTOMER OBSESSED Get close to the customer and prioritize them in our decisions
EMPOWERED OWNERS Treat the company like your own take initiative
FIND A WAY Seek simple creative solutions and act fast
DRIVE RESULTS Be clear on your goals and be relentless in achieving them
TEAM FIRST Value team success over personal ego
Accommodation / Accessibility:
Mejuri does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individuals race ancestry colour place of origin religion gender gender identity national origin citizenship age disability sexual orientation family status or marital status or any other protected category recognized by provincial or federal laws.
Should you require any accommodation please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems please share in your application.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Mejuri is the new luxury of online jewelry shops. Discover handcrafted, everyday fine jewelry inspired by you.