Our client, a well-established and growing organization in the Cambridge area, is seeking a Payroll & Human Resources Administrator to join their team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys balancing payroll responsibilities with human resources support in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Position Summary

The Payroll & Human Resources Administrator will be responsible for managing full-cycle payroll for approximately 100 employees across Canada and the United States while supporting a variety of HR functions. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to build effective working relationships across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 60 Canadian and 40 U.S. employees using ADP Workforce Now (WFN).
• Review, audit, and reconcile employee hours by comparing time entries with GPS tracking records.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and follow up with employees and managers to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Process employee changes, payroll adjustments, deductions, benefits, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with applicable payroll legislation.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with year-end payroll activities.

Human Resources Support

• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and employee inquiries.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, resume screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Assist with employee relations matters and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Maintain employee files and ensure HR records remain accurate and up to date.
• Support various HR initiatives and projects as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in payroll and/or human resources administration.
• Hands-on experience processing full-cycle payroll using ADP Workforce Now (WFN).
• Experience with both Canadian and U.S. payroll is considered a strong asset.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and follow-up abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Jobber or similar workforce management systems is considered an asset.

Why Join?

• Stable and growing organization with a strong reputation in its industry.
• Supportive, team-oriented culture.
• Opportunity to contribute across both Payroll and Human Resources functions.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

For confidential consideration, please apply directly or contact your Robert Half representative.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in payroll and/or human resources administration.
• Hands-on experience processing full-cycle payroll using ADP Workforce Now (WFN).
• Experience with both Canadian and U.S. payroll is considered a strong asset.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and follow-up abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Jobber or similar workforce management systems is considered an asset.

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