Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Description Job Description Payroll & Benefits Specialist Markham, Ontario Full Time Position- Hybrid Looking to be a part of a dynamic team? About Safety Management Group With over two hundred personnel working in Canada, USA and Mexico, Safety Management Group is one of North America’s largest specialty health and safety services company. We provide a comprehensive range of HSE consulting, engineering, training, outsourced personnel resources, project and program support services to thousands of clients across most workplace sectors. In our relationships with clients and peers we live our key company values: Integrity, Commitment, Inclusion, Excellence, Respect and Accountability. Brief Description A Safety Management Group company is seeking a Full-time Payroll & Benefits Specialist to work within the finance team. This is a hybrid role - minimum of 3 days in the office per week, subject to change. Position Summary This role is responsible for supporting the finance team fulfilling and improving the payroll and benefits processing, payment and reconciliation/reporting processes. This position reports to the controller within Business Operations Support. Some Key Responsibilities Performs all aspects of collecting, entering, processing, paying and reporting on payroll & benefits data (including RRSP) in a digital environment Processes, audits, reconciles, identifies and follows up with field staff regarding discrepancies Educates field staff on how to resolve their entry discrepancies within the NetSuite System Produces internal reconciliations, financial reports and journal entries related to payroll and benefits Liaisons with representatives of government agencies/vendors Suggest process improvement where gaps are identified Performs other duties as assigned to support the Finance Team Requirements Must be local and reside in Canada Holds a relevant educational qualification Minimum 4 to 5 years’ experience in a high-volume construction or transportation industry within accounting and payroll Experience processing a Canadian & US payroll utilizing a Ceridian and ADP system Knowledge of payroll legislation in Canada is mandatory, and the US is a nice to have Hands on in completing regular biweekly and year-end payroll requirements and filings Experience working in a high-volume accounting function with attention to detail is a must Knowledge of Oracle NetSuite an asset Proficient with working on Microsoft suite applications with a high emphasis on excel at the intermediate to advanced level High level of proficiency with communicating and resolving discrepancies both verbally and in writing, maintaining a professional demeanor Excellent at managing expectations, shows initiative and can multitask High-level interpersonal skills and working in a team environment We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected will be contacted. SMG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The role involves managing the end-to-end payroll and benefits process, including data entry, payment, and reconciliation for Canadian and US staff. It also requires producing financial reports, journal entries, and liaising with government agencies and vendors.

Candidates must have 4 to 5 years of high-volume payroll experience in the construction or transportation industry and proficiency in Ceridian and ADP. A relevant educational qualification and strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation are mandatory.

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• Payroll Processing
• Benefits Administration
• Canadian Payroll Legislation
• US Payroll
• Ceridian
• ADP
• Oracle NetSuite
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Reporting
• Journal Entries
• Reconciliation
• Interpersonal Communication

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources
• Construction
• Transportation
• Consulting

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

22 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Présence au bureau

3 jours par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level