Specialist, Payroll and Benefits Administration

Position Title: Specialist, Payroll and Benefits Administration Employment Type: Existing Vacancy: Contract (up to 24 months), Full-Time Yes Division/Branch: Finance and Risk Management Division / Financial Reporting and Controllership Branch Application Deadline: November 25, 2026 Pay Level: 7 Pay Range: $39.49 to $46.46 Work Location: Head Office, Toronto, ON (In-Office) The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) isn't just a regulatory agency; we're the heartbeat of Ontario's vibrant alcohol, gaming, horseracing, and private cannabis retail sectors. As a dedicated organization reporting to the Ministry of the Attorney General, we uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity while championing public interest and safety. Here, innovation thrives, ideas flourish, and passion drives us to new heights of excellence. The AGCO is looking for a seasoned Specialist, Payroll and Benefits Administration (‘Specialist’) to join their team. Reporting to the Manager, Payroll and Benefits Administration (‘Manager’), the position will be responsible for providing payroll, benefits, and pension services in accordance with federal and provincial legislative requirements, as well as the relevant directives, policies, and procedures. These services include processing bi-weekly payroll, payroll year-end and benefits, including pension administration and related reconciliations, reporting, and remittances. In addition, this position will act as a subject matter expert on all payroll and benefits, including pension-related activities, to ensure that they are handled accurately, timely, and with a customer-centric approach. The position will be an integral part of the Branch, working in collaboration with others, and would serve as backup for the Analyst, Payroll and Benefits Administration, as required. In this role, the successful candidate will:  Process the organization’s scheduled and ad hoc payroll runs timely and accurately. Prepare reconciliations and monitor payments to third parties and resolve issues. Prepare required reports for monitoring and management reporting. Respond to payroll queries from management and employees by providing prompt and appropriate responses based on the queries. Process transactions related to pension and insured benefit coverage in a timely manner (enrolments, terminations, changes, etc.). Perform information updates to the payroll system, pension, and the benefit providers’ portals. Reconcile payroll deductions and the benefit providers’ invoice and resolve discrepancies. Remain abreast of requirements from legislation, directives, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance, as well as changes to the payroll processing system. Perform regular and annual review of the operating procedures and submit changes for approval. Work on process improvements and innovations and provide recommendations. Participate in the branch, division, and organization-wide working groups. Provide branch program support as required. The ideal candidate will have: A Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or proof of working towards the designation (Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation awarded or near completion would be an asset). Post-secondary education in business and/or 3+ years of relevant experience administering payroll and benefits.   Expert knowledge in payroll compliance and reporting in a unionized environment with defined benefit pension plans.            Thorough knowledge of payroll, pension, and benefits legislative and other requirements. Sound knowledge of: applicable benefit types (e.g., health, dental, pension, etc.). payroll software application records management principles and practices payroll software application Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures as related to the payroll, pension, and benefits processing.  Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll. Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy. Strong communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the agency and the payroll service provider.   To apply to this vacancy please submit your application online at our Careers Webpage located at www.agco.ca/careers by November 25, 2026.