Description

At Daniels, you will work with passionate leaders across the real estate development process to make purposeful change and bring communities to life.

The Daniels Corporation builds with a passion for creating vibrant communities in every sense of the word. Daniels looks beyond the bricks and mortar, including social, cultural and economic infrastructures that will create a unique sense of place. This commitment has been an integral part of Daniels’ corporate philosophy for 40 years. Daniels has built nearly 40,000 award-winning homes and apartments, master-planned mixed-use communities, and commercial and retail spaces, and has earned its standing as one of Canada’s largest and preeminent builder/developers.

WE DO WHAT’S RIGHT

We stand behind what we build, and we make it last. By approaching what we do with the highest standards, we create exceptional homes and resilient communities.

WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST

By putting people first, we build strong and diverse communities in which we can all reach our full potential together.

WE BUILD FOR THE FUTURE

Daniels makes positive change possible. Our sustainable practices and long-term thinking drive us to build a healthy future for all.

WE LOVE WHAT WE DO

We go above and beyond, because our passion pushes us to take action. At Daniels, you will love what you do so people can love where they live.

The Daniels Corporation is actively searching for a dedicated Payroll Assistant to join the People and Culture team in our Toronto office.  Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Assistant will support day-to-day payroll operations while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service.  The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and knowledgeable about payroll legislation and practices. This position requires four days per week in the Toronto office and one remote workday.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. The salary range for this position is between $53,000 and $65,000 per annum. Hiring salary will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately enter and maintain employee information using Excel, databases, and internal systems.
• Review incoming data for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and escalate issues in alignment with company procedures.
• Manage the flow and organization of payroll and personnel administration documents.
• Enter, update, and maintain payroll data in ADP Workforce Now.
• Prepare documentation across all stages of the employee life cycle.
• Follow up with people managers to ensure timely submission of employee timesheets.
• Ensure all data and payroll processes are completed within established deadlines.
• Handle highly sensitive employee information with strict confidentiality and integrity.
• Perform general administrative tasks, including maintaining filing systems, banking, scanning, photocopying, and coordinating couriers.
• Distribute year‑end documents such as T4s.
• Track employee benefit eligibility and distribute benefit enrollment materials.
• Support ad‑hoc projects, reporting, and analysis as needed.
• Provide coverage for receptionist breaks.
• Assist the Payroll Manager with administrative duties for senior executives.
• Provide general support to the People and Culture team.

 Requirements:

• Diploma or certificate in payroll
• At least one (1) year of payroll experience preferred
• Working knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance
• Solid Microsoft Excel skills, knowledge of formulas is an asset
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team player
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now is an asset
• Knowledge of labour union collective agreements is an asset

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to Denise Plamenco, Manager, People and Culture, at dplamenco@danielscorp.com by January 30, 2026.

The Daniels Corporation does not use AI in the recruitment and selection process. Our People and Culture team may use assessments designed to measure cognitive ability, emotional intelligence, and other job-relevant traits.

As an employer committed to employment equity and accessibility for persons with disabilities, we encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including women, BIPOC/racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. We encourage members of all equity-deserving groups to self-identify within their cover letter should they wish to do so. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be kept strictly confidential.  Disclosure and/or self- identification with an equity-deserving group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.