Payroll Specialist

Description Processes weekly and biweekly payroll accurately and on time for exempt and nonexempt employees in an outsourced payroll model, with a primary focus on Canadian payroll. Serves as a liaison between employees and third-party payroll vendors to ensure payroll activities align with company policies and regulatory requirements. Audits employee pay records, reconciles payroll results, and interprets payroll policies related to leaves of absence, disability, workers' compensation, tax requirements, and other payroll-related programs. Ensures compliance with federal, provincial, state, and local payroll regulations, supports audits and tax reporting activities, documents payroll processes and procedures, and provides guidance and training as needed. Supports payroll operations for approximately 12,000 employees across Canada, the United States, and Puerto Rico. Qualification Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.Strong payroll processing and reconciliation skills.Knowledge of Canadian payroll laws, tax requirements, and year-end processes.Experience working with outsourced payroll vendors.Advanced Excel and payroll system proficiency; Workday experience preferred.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.Effective communication and customer service skills.Ability to prioritize work and meet payroll deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset. Benefits Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.