Payroll Specialist

Ontario - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

You are as unique as your background experience and point of view. Here youll be encouraged empowered and challenged to be your best self. Youll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day youll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Senior Payroll Manager Payroll Operations the Payroll Specialist will be responsible to process biweekly payroll for 7000 US employees. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll tax and benefit processing while adhering to the local policies regulations and compliance requirements within their mandate. The Payroll Specialist will actively participate in the process improvement month end and year end processes. This position will also be accountable for assisting in all payroll-related audits and payroll related inquiries.

What will you do

Process end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing for 7000 US employees ensuring that salaries bonuses overtime deductions and other adjustments are accurately calculated and paid on time
Reconcile payroll data against company records to ensure accuracy and completeness
Ensure payroll processing adheres to relevant federal state and local tax regulations including tax calculations benefit deductions and statutory filings
Maintain database of personnel information and accurate payroll records
Prepare US year end employee tax slips or forms and submission of government filings within established deadlines
Support all internal and external payroll related reporting requests
Participate in all internal and external audits
Handle payroll inquiries
Perform other duties as required in support of Company objectives

What do you need to succeed

Effective organizational interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent knowledge of US Payroll processes taxations experience with Workday ADP systems
Experience in payroll accounting (general ledger entries reconciliations etc.)
Able to work in a fast-paced high volume setting in our growing company

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in business Human Resources or related field
Payroll designation or another formal payroll training would be an asset
Minimum of 2 years HR Payroll or Accounting experience

Whats in it for you

The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Were committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all ouremployees have the chance to live up to their full potential
Were honoured to be recognized as a 2025 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work Canada
We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work for prioritizing employee well-being fostering a positive work culture and achieving excellence in mental health

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The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other addition to Base Pay eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

49000/49 000 - 77000/77 000

Job Category:

Human Resources

Posting End Date:

21/12/2025

Required Experience: