We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare organization in Ottawa, Ontario on a Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited to someone who thrives in a high-volume payroll setting and can manage time-sensitive work with accuracy and discretion. The successful candidate will support end-to-end payroll activities, benefits-related remittances, reporting, and payroll calculations while contributing to smooth and compliant payroll operations.

Responsibilities:

• Administer payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring pay is issued accurately and within established timelines.

• Review payroll data, validate earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies before finalizing each pay cycle.

• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to support auditing, reconciliation, and internal record-keeping needs.

• Calculate payments such as regular wages, adjustments, and other payroll-related amounts in accordance with applicable policies and legislation.

• Coordinate benefit remittances and related payroll deductions, ensuring amounts are reconciled and submitted correctly.

• Maintain payroll records and support compliance with statutory remittances, tax requirements, and organizational procedures.

• Work with payroll and accounting systems to enter, update, and verify employee payroll information.

• Assist with additional payroll administration duties as required to support day-to-day operations.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in payroll, preferably in a high-volume environment.

• Hands-on knowledge of payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, or Dayforce.

• Experience working with accounting software systems and payroll-related accounting functions.

• Familiarity with benefit administration, payroll deductions, and remittance processes.

• Understanding of payroll legislation, tax considerations, and compliance requirements.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage confidential information responsibly.

• Knowledge of Impath would be considered an asset.

If this position sounds like the role for you, please do not hesitate and apply online today!

Job Reference Number: 0013491609

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