Payroll Specialist

Ainsworth Inc is a rapidly growing integrated multi-trade company that offers end-to-end services and solutions for asset maintenance and refurbishment. The Payroll Specialist will provide administrative support for payroll functions, ensuring legal compliance, accurate data entry, and timely payroll processing while delivering superior customer service to employees.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer weekly hourly payroll, including data entry, adjustments, and audits for accuracy
• Coordinate with managers to ensure timely and accurate collection of time and payroll data
• Maintain employee records (new hires, terminations, rate changes) and ensure payroll compliance
• Address payroll inquiries, including unionized employee matters, and resolve discrepancies
• Calculate gross-to-net payments, vacation accruals, and manage Record of Employment (ROE) issuance
• Ensure compliance with CRA, Employment Standards, and Workers’ Compensation requirements
• Support year-end processes (T4s, reconciliations) and provide ongoing technical support to employees
• Assist with administrative duties such as filing and shredding
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with PCP or CPM certification (Canadian Payroll Association)
• 1–3 years of full-cycle payroll experience in a multi-province environment (ON, BC, QC)
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, accounting, and payroll software (JDE an asset)
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proficient in MS Office

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RSP matching and generous vacation
• Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives
• Hybrid working models, where applicable
• An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company

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