Bilingual Payroll Specialist

As a Bilingual Payroll Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting biweekly payroll production and leading vendor business payroll activities. This position combines financial accounting, reconciliations, and HR processes, acting as a key member of the Payroll Team and liaison between vendor partners, the Strategic Partnership team, and the Finance department. The ideal candidate will have a strong payroll and financial background, with a passion for learning about the complex retail business.

• Manage daily preparation and distribution of payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.
• Provide advice and guidance on payroll matters, resolving escalated issues.
• Perform audits, reconciliations, and reporting as required.
• Act as the main contact for Finance on payroll information, including bi-weekly payroll and system changes.
• Work with internal partners on payroll-related initiatives and projects.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of internal payroll systems and legislation.
• Liaise with internal and external partners to maintain good relations and stay informed on changes.
• Prepare and distribute reports on leased vendor pay and financial reconciliations.
• Assist in data and financial investigations.
• Manage sales data extraction and taxable benefit calculations.

• 3-5 years of experience in payroll or finance.
• Completion of PCP with the Canadian Payroll Association or equivalent.
• Bilingual in French and English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Expert level Excel skills.
• Experience with HRIS, preferably Workday.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Toronto.