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Payroll Administrator
<p><strong><u>Payroll Admin - US Payroll (Remote)</u></strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to support a manufacturing organization on a Contract basis in Aurora, Ontario. This fully remote position focuses on administering U.S. payroll for approximately 150 employees across seven states while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable legislation. The successful candidate will bring strong hands-on knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and a solid understanding of multi-state payroll practices, deductions, and employee payments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process end-to-end U.S. payroll for a workforce of roughly 150 employees located across multiple states, ensuring each pay cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Administer payroll activities in ADP Workforce Now, including earnings, deductions, adjustments, and employee payroll updates.</p><p>• Review payroll data for completeness and resolve discrepancies related to hours worked, pay rates, benefit deductions, and statutory withholdings.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll legislation, applying current requirements to payroll processing and recordkeeping.</p><p>• Support payment administration by coordinating payroll funding, employee remittances, and related payroll transactions.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze payroll reports using available reporting tools, including Crystal Reports, to support internal review and reconciliation needs.</p><p>• Work closely with internal stakeholders to address payroll inquiries and provide clear information on pay, deductions, and benefit-related items.</p><p>• Contribute to payroll documentation and process consistency, including updates to procedures when business or regulatory requirements change.</p>
• At least 5 years of experience managing payroll, with demonstrated expertise in U.S. payroll administration.<br>• Strong working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now in a payroll processing environment.<br>• Proven experience handling multi-state payroll and interpreting applicable payroll laws and regulations.<br>• Familiarity with payroll accounting, payment processing, and benefit-related payroll functions.<br>• Experience using reporting and payroll support tools such as Crystal Reports and accounting software systems.<br>• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced remote setting.<br>• Availability to begin on short notice is considered a strong asset.
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  • Thornhill, ON
  • remote
  • Contract / Temporary
  • 40 - 50 CAD / Hourly
  • <p><strong><u>Payroll Admin - US Payroll (Remote)</u></strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to support a manufacturing organization on a Contract basis in Aurora, Ontario. This fully remote position focuses on administering U.S. payroll for approximately 150 employees across seven states while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable legislation. The successful candidate will bring strong hands-on knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and a solid understanding of multi-state payroll practices, deductions, and employee payments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process end-to-end U.S. payroll for a workforce of roughly 150 employees located across multiple states, ensuring each pay cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Administer payroll activities in ADP Workforce Now, including earnings, deductions, adjustments, and employee payroll updates.</p><p>• Review payroll data for completeness and resolve discrepancies related to hours worked, pay rates, benefit deductions, and statutory withholdings.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll legislation, applying current requirements to payroll processing and recordkeeping.</p><p>• Support payment administration by coordinating payroll funding, employee remittances, and related payroll transactions.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze payroll reports using available reporting tools, including Crystal Reports, to support internal review and reconciliation needs.</p><p>• Work closely with internal stakeholders to address payroll inquiries and provide clear information on pay, deductions, and benefit-related items.</p><p>• Contribute to payroll documentation and process consistency, including updates to procedures when business or regulatory requirements change.</p>
  • 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

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