Payroll Project

<p><strong>Payroll Documentation Project (part-time, project)</strong><br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Downtown Toronto (Conveniently accessible via TTC and GO Transit)<br><strong>Position Type:</strong> Part-Time, Temporary / Project-Based (estimated project for approx. 6 months)<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 9am – 4pm but various dates during the business weeks<br><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> commensurate with experience/certification - $25 – 35/hr <br><br><strong>About the Opportunity</strong><br>We are seeking an experienced payroll professional to support a specialized Payroll Documentation Project. This role is ideal for someone looking for flexible, part-time work, including consultants, independent contractors, or recently retired payroll professionals interested in project-based assignments.<br><br>The successful candidate will work closely with the Payroll Manager, observing, documenting, and mapping payroll processes across bi-monthly payroll cycles and year-end payroll activities. The objective is to create comprehensive process documentation, workflows, and operating procedures that capture critical payroll knowledge and ensure consistency and continuity.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p>Shadow and observe the Payroll Manager during regular bi-monthly payroll processing cycles.</p></li><li><p>Document detailed payroll procedures, workflows, controls, and key activities.</p></li><li><p>Capture end-to-end payroll processes, including payroll inputs, validations, approvals, reconciliations, and reporting.</p></li><li><p>Observe and document year-end payroll activities, including:</p><ul><li><p>Year-end reconciliations</p></li><li><p>Tax reporting processes</p></li><li><p>Payroll balancing activities</p></li><li><p>Regulatory compliance procedures</p></li><li><p>Year-end remittances and reporting requirements</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Help to create clear and comprehensive process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and knowledge transfer materials.</p></li><li><p>Identify process dependencies, critical timelines, risks, and key controls.</p></li><li><p>Work collaboratively with payroll and leadership teams to validate documentation accuracy.</p></li></ul><p><br><strong>Qualifications</strong><br><strong>Required</strong></p><ul><li><p>Proven payroll experience in a Canadian payroll environment (multi-Province experience an asset).</p></li><li><p>Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation or working towards a Payroll designation.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processing and payroll compliance.</p></li><li><p>Experience using SAP an asset.</p></li><li><p>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; strong writing capabilities</p></li><li><p>Excellent documentation, analytical, and organizational skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability to translate complex processes into clear, user-friendly documentation.</p></li><li><p>High degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Experience with process mapping, business process documentation, or knowledge management projects.</p></li><li><p>Consulting or project-based payroll experience.</p></li></ul><p><br><strong>Who Would Be a Great Fit?</strong><br>This opportunity may be particularly appealing to:</p><ul><li><p>Experienced payroll professionals seeking flexible part-time work.</p></li><li><p>Payroll consultants looking for project-based engagements.</p></li><li><p>Recently retired or semi-retired payroll practitioners interested in leveraging their expertise on a part-time basis.</p></li><li><p>Payroll professionals with strong process improvement and documentation skills open to a part-time project.</p></li></ul><p><br><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li><p>Opportunity to contribute to an important knowledge-transfer and business continuity initiative.</p></li><li><p>Collaborative and professional work environment.</p></li><li><p>Meaningful project work that leverages deep payroll expertise.</p></li><li><p>Convenient downtown Toronto location with TTC and GO transit access.</p></li></ul><p><br>Should you feel you meet the requirements, are able to commit to this part-time project and are able to start immediately, we encourage you to submit their resume for consideration as our client is looking to have someone onboard soon!<br><br><strong>Vacancy Status:</strong> This posting is for an <strong>existing vacancy</strong>.<br><br>At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.<br></p> <br></br><br><input type= "hidden" id="RecruitingOnly" value="false" />

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