We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations in a fully onsite contract position based in Lake Mary, Florida. This role focuses on delivering accurate payroll processing, maintaining regulatory compliance across U.S. and Canadian payroll activities, and supporting critical year-end reporting requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work closely with HR, Finance, and external partners to resolve issues efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for employees across U.S. and Canadian operations.
• Review time records, earnings, benefit deductions, tax withholdings, and compensation updates to confirm payroll accuracy.
• Investigate payroll variances and coordinate with HR and Finance to correct discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Prepare, submit, and reconcile payroll tax filings and related remittances for both U.S. and Canadian payroll obligations.
• Partner with external advisors to address tax questions, research issues, and support payroll-related compliance matters.
• Conduct routine audits of payroll records and transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and policy adherence.
• Produce payroll reports and supporting documentation for internal reviews, external audits, and compliance requests.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including preparation and review of W-2 and T4 reporting, annual returns, and reconciliation tasks.