Regional Payroll Specialist

GMS Canada (Vaughan, Ontario), 50 Royal Group Crescent, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Founded in 1971, Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American specialty distributor of interior building products. Our product offerings of wallboard, ceilings and complementary construction products are designed to provide a comprehensive solution for our core customer- building contractors who install our products in commercial and residential buildings. GMS's operating model enables GMS to continue to grow and expand in scope, while maintaining a high level of customer service, promoting an entrepreneurial culture, and preserving the customer intimacy of a local business.

GMS and its family of companies operate a network of nearly 300 building product distribution yards, and more than 100 tool sales and service centers, for customers across the U.S. and Canada. The Field Support Center in Tucker, Georgia serves each GMS location, providing the support needed to enable local teams to deliver outstanding service to contractors and builders in their local communities.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with state and local law.

The Regional Payroll Specialist oversees payroll operations for multiple locations within a designated region, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of employee compensation. This role is responsible for supervising payroll staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, and serving as the key liaison between HR, Finance, and external partners regarding payroll-related matters.

• Supervise the end-to-end payroll process for regional employees across eastern Canada, in various payroll systems and multiple payroll registers
• Pull, manage and verify reports for hourly employees from electronic time software tools
• Ensure accurate processing of payroll, benefits, bonuses, commissions, and personnel and payroll changes
• Monitor and maintain compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation, including CRA regulations and Employment Standards
• Reconcile payroll records, remittances, and journal entries; prepare reports for management
• Liaise with HR to ensure accurate employee data, such as new hires, terminations, leaves, and status changes
• Benefits and RRSP administration including, enrollments, ensuring appropriate deductions from payroll, terminations and remittances, and vacation tracking
• Coordinate with Finance on month-end/year-end processes, including T4s, ROEs, and audits
• Collaborate on system upgrades, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify automation within payroll software and provide/create various reports
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure data integrity
• Coordinate with human resources and other departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee files
• Review and code employee expense reports
• Serve as a point of escalation for complex payroll issues
• Produce accurate ad hoc reports as requested

• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, including at least 1–2 years in a senior role
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations, including all Ontario
• Experience with payroll systems including ADP, Ceridian, and Workday
• Knowledge of ERP systems, Microsoft Business Central and Navision
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and communication abilities
  
  Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Strong Microsoft capabilities including excel, word and office
• Health benefits - including drug coverage, practitioner, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings (pension or other) are provided.
• Perks
  -Company discounts (mobile phone, gym membership, etc.), training programs and opportunities for career advancement, group events, and more

If you feel we are a good fit for your career goals and skillset, we invite you to apply and look forward to reviewing your application. As part of the GMS Inc. family of companies, you can launch your career with a North American building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets.

As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

We are a smoke-free workplace committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all. Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, is only permitted in designated areas and is prohibited in and around all company buildings, vehicles, and work spaces. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action.

GMS Canada (Vaughan, Ontario), 50 Royal Group Crescent, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada