Career Path: Payroll Specialist (Canada)

Payroll Specialists process and verify payroll accurately and on schedule, maintain employee payroll records, resolve pay and deduction questions, and ensure compliance with Canadian payroll, tax, and employment requirements. The role commonly includes reconciliations, reporting, year-end activities, and coordination with HR, Finance, employees, and benefits providers. Scope can grow to include multi-location or unionized payroll, benefits administration, system improvements, and technical guidance.