Canadian Payroll Specialist

Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada; hybrid work arrangement with work-from-home and in-office requirements.

Salary: CAD 66,000–82,000 annually, plus up to a 3% bonus capped at 150%.

Company

hirify.global is an international technology group providing integrated security technologies across digital security, financial platforms, and currency technology, including payment and banking solutions.

What you will do

• Process bi-weekly payrolls across multiple Canadian provinces using Dayforce HCM and ADP Workforce Now.
• Review, audit, balance, and reconcile payroll data, including employee changes, deductions, time and attendance, off-cycle payments, and adjustments.
• Administer statutory deductions, payroll taxes, garnishments, support orders, Records of Employment, and year-end documents including T4, T4A, and RL-1.
• Respond to employee and manager questions, resolve payroll discrepancies, and provide training on payroll self-service functionality.
• Maintain payroll records and data integrity, support audits and internal controls, and provide payroll reporting and documentation to Finance.
• Collaborate with People+, Benefits, Finance, regional colleagues in Canada and the U.S., and third-party vendors on payroll communications and compliance.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of Canadian payroll processing experience, including multi-provincial payroll processing and Quebec payroll.
• Hands-on experience with Dayforce HCM, ADP Workforce Now, or another multi-module HRIS payroll system.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, audits, compliance testing, and payroll support across multiple provinces and jurisdictions.
• Experience working in a shared-services or high-volume payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and employment standards, including garnishments, benefit deductions, Records of Employment, taxable benefits, and time and attendance.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly, manage high volumes of requests, and collaborate and communicate effectively with employees, managers, and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or a valid Canadian work permit.

Nice to have

• Experience with time and attendance systems.
• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Payroll, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PCP designation or progress toward PCP certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement combining work from home and office work.
• Regular regional collaboration with colleagues in Canada and the United States.
• High level of responsibility for data confidentiality, payroll compliance, and regulatory deadlines.
• Accommodation is available throughout the hiring process upon request.

Hiring process

• Reference checks, credit checks, and criminal background checks are conducted for suitably qualified candidates.
• Applications may be retained for up to two years.