The Payroll Specialist manages full-cycle payroll processing, benefits administration, and related compliance for US and Canadian operations. Responsibilities include transaction oversight, payroll accuracy, liaising with finance/HR, and supporting audits.
About Metergy Solutions Inc. (“Metergy”)
Metergy has the energy, rapid growth and excitement of a startup, together with a rock-solid, recession-proof business that has a 45 year track record. We’re a technology company that drives huge carbon emission reductions. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity.
As one of North America’s most experienced submetering providers, Metergy has brought turnkey solutions to clients for over 45 years. Metergy supplies, installs and remotely reads meters to measure individual suite consumption of electricity, water, gas, and thermal energy in multi-residential and commercial buildings, and bills and collects for the cost of commodities and administrative charges for the services provided. The business model allows for long-term recurring revenue through an innovative Submetering as a Service (SaaS) model. Submetering is proven to reduce in-suite energy consumption by 40%, driving decarbonization efforts for Metergy’s clients. This performance has enabled Metergy to issue green bonds and obtain green financing.
Positioned as the #1 submeter provider in the New York and Canadian markets, and one of the largest in North America, Metergy has more than 900,000 contracted meters, issues over 4M utility bills annually and has over 500 team members. Metergy is a portfolio company of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. Brookfield is one of the world’s largest investors, owners and operators of infrastructure assets across the utilities, transport, energy, data and sustainable resources sectors. This sponsorship provides Metergy with access to large-scale capital, infrastructure investment expertise and global reach.
Our Mission
Provide building owners and occupants with accurate and reliable utility consumption data through market-leading expertise in turnkey submetering and billing, while fostering a workplace with inspired team members empowered to do more good.
At Metergy, we don’t just believe in our people; we champion them. When individuals feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow, incredible things happen. That’s why we’re thrilled to be recognized as a Great Place to Work for the second consecutive year! This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to building a workplace that’s respectful, inclusive, and high-performing.
Come be part of a team that leads with passion, thrives on positivity, and delivers with precision. We’re proud of who we are and even prouder of where we’re headed.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Manager, People Operations the Payroll Specialist is accountable for full-cycle payroll processing and benefits administration for our Canadian and US operations. The individual will join our growing People & Organization team consisting of passionate and highly capable professionals within our rapidly scaling company. We seek a self-starter with a sense of urgency, strong attention to detail, and proven ability to handle multiple priorities with great organizational skills.
This role requires 1 day in the office per week at our Markham location (Warden/407).
Responsibilities:
- Oversee full-cycle payroll processing using Dayforce and ADP for approximately 500+ team members situated across Canada and the United States.
- Ensure all transactions for payroll, pension, and benefits from team member hire to termination/retirement are submitted and processed accurately within the required deadlines.
- Review all payroll and benefits-related submissions to ensure accuracy (payroll runs, tax remittance, taxable benefit recording, invoices, benefit enrollments).
- Verify, input/maintain, and organize all payroll, pension and benefits information and documentation (i.e., new hires, deductions, role & salary changes, leaves, terminations).
- Process other team member changes including pay corrections, retroactive payments and adjustments, severance pay, system terminations, and Records of Employment (ROE).
- Review team member timecards using the time and attendance system; identify inconsistencies; liaise with people managers to resolve issues.
- Prepare payroll documentation, records and files appropriately to regulatory bodies.
- Work closely with both finance and HR for administration of quarterly, year-end and ad hoc payments (commissions, merit bonuses, incentive programs).
- Liaise with 3rd party payroll and benefits providers regarding changes or issues (Manulife, Ceridian, ADP, Telus Health, Gennex,)
- Track, deduct, and remit all garnishments and other special payroll deductions.
- Handle group benefits administration (e.g., monthly premium remittance statements, reports).
- Manage and deliver attendance & leave reporting; report annual vacation carry over balances and calculate entitlements.
- Ensure that monthly and year end regulatory filings are performed on a timely basis.
- Accountable for all year-end payroll and benefit processing activities (T4s, T2200s).
- Interpret policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures.
- Assist with development and implementation and of new policies and systems.
- Support all internal and external audits related to payroll.
- Offer support to special projects and implementation of Finance and HR initiatives. Provide regular and ad hoc reports to both teams, as required.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources Management or a related field.
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is required.
- Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll processing for CAN operations is required. Familiarity and experience with US payroll preparation and processing is considered an asset.
- Expertise using Dayforce or ADP payroll platforms, combined with in-depth knowledge of payroll practices, and relevant tax regulations, procedures, and processes.
- Customer-service mindset; committed to delivering exceptional service to leaders, team members, potential future hires and vendors. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized and great time management skills – you meet date-driven timelines in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Laser-focused attention to detail. Maintain a high level of confidentiality and deal with sensitive issues with tact and discretion is essential.
- Adept ability to uncover payroll/data issues and implement corrective actions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent at time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
- Continuous improvement mindset to streamline payroll processes.
- Responsible for processing year-end tasks.
Benefits & Perks
• Fully company covered heath and dental benefits from day 1
• Company funded Health Spending Account
• Plan for retirement with Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) and RRSP Matching
• Grow with us! We provide support for continuous learning.
• Paid personal and sick days on top of your vacation
• Summer hours to enjoy the weather
• Company sponsored social events & more!
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Metergy does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates.
Our recruitment process includes accommodation for applicants with disabilities. All accommodations will consider the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability and are available upon request.
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