Part-Time Payroll Support (Dayforce) – 3-Month Assignment

<p><strong>Part-Time Payroll Support Consultant (Dayforce) – Leave Coverage</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote + 1 day/week onsite in Midtown Toronto</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> Up to 14 hours per week</p><p><strong>Rate: </strong>upto <strong>C$25 per hour</strong></p><p><strong>Term:</strong> Approximately 3 months</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking an individual to provide<strong> </strong>part-time Dayforce payroll support<strong> </strong>to a small client organization of approximately 60 employees. This work forms part of a broader management consulting engagement with the client. The individual will deliver defined payroll-related outputs on a weekly and bi-weekly basis and collaborate with the client’s finance and people operations teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Areas of Focus</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Bi-weekly Dayforce payroll preparation and processing</strong>, including new hires, terminations, adjustments, and validation checks.</li><li><strong>Payroll reconciliation and compliance reviews</strong> for CPP, EI, income tax, HOOPP, EHT, WSIB, and benefit deductions.</li><li>Support with <strong>ROEs, T4/T4A working papers, and year-end reconciliation files</strong>.</li><li>Preparation of <strong>payroll exception notes and audit summaries</strong> each cycle.</li><li>Light <strong>Dayforce configuration updates</strong> (e.g., earnings/deduction codes, pay groups, WFM settings, wallet configuration).</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Profile of the Successful Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Strong working knowledge of <strong>Dayforce Payroll</strong>; experience with Core WFM and Wallet On Demand is an asset.</li><li><strong>PCP or CPM payroll certification</strong> (or equivalent recognized Canadian payroll credential).</li><li><strong>3–5+ years</strong> of experience with full-cycle Canadian payroll, preferably in Ontario.</li><li>Solid understanding of <strong>ESA, CPP/EI, statutory holidays, EHT, WSIB, ROEs, T4/T4A requirements</strong>, and related payroll rules.</li><li>Comfortable working independently and managing deliverables within agreed timeframes.</li><li>Able to work <strong>up to 14 hours per week</strong>, with availability during <strong>10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.</strong> core hours on scheduled service days.</li><li>Able to attend in person in <strong>midtown Toronto</strong> at least <strong>one day per week</strong>.</li><li>Willing to complete a standard <strong>credit check</strong> as part of onboarding.</li><li>Able to provide <strong>proof of eligibility to work in Canada</strong>.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Express Interest</strong></p><p>Please send:</p><ul><li>A brief resume or profile</li><li>A short summary of your Dayforce payroll experience</li><li>Your availability to begin the assignment</li></ul><p></p>

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