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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>Company Overview:</p>\n<p>We are North America's leading security and facility services provider with approximately 300,000 service personnel. At Allied Universal(R), we pride ourselves on fostering a promote from within culture. There are countless examples of individuals who began their career as Security Professionals and today hold positions on our senior leadership team. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!</p>\n<p>Start your phenomenal career with Allied Universal today!</p>\n<h2>Job Description</h2>\n<strong>Senior Payroll Specialist</strong>\n<strong>Location:</strong>         5580 Explorer Drive, Mississauga, ON (Hybrid)\n<strong>Schedule:</strong>       Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\n<strong>Salary:</strong>              $80,000 -  $81,885 annually\n<strong>Reports To:</strong>    Sr. Manager, Payroll and Benefits\n<strong>Position Summary</strong>The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of multi-divisional, multi-provincial payrolls across Canada. This role is critical in ensuring payroll integrity through detailed general ledger (GL) reconciliations, statutory remittances, and union benefit contributions.Partnering closely with Finance, this position supports month-end close, audit readiness, and financial reporting accuracy. As a senior member of the team, the role also provides guidance, training, and mentorship to other payroll team members. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information while meeting tight deadlines. 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