We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a healthcare-focused organization in Waterloo, Ontario. In this role, you will help ensure employees and contractors are paid correctly and on schedule while maintaining accurate payroll records and supporting compliance requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to a dependable payroll function. You will also play an important part in supporting staff inquiries and strengthening day-to-day payroll operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll for a large and varied workforce, including salaried, hourly, unionized, and piece-rate employees.<br>• Review payroll registers and related reports to confirm accuracy, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before payment is released.<br>• Ensure earnings, deductions, garnishments, vacation pay, and benefit-related adjustments are processed correctly and within required timelines.<br>• Work closely with Human Resources and other internal teams to keep employee payroll information current and properly documented.<br>• Prepare and distribute payroll-related documents, including records of employment, tax forms, remittances, and year-end slips such as T4s.<br>• Respond to questions from employees, external contacts, and government agencies by providing clear and timely payroll support.<br>• Generate payroll data, summaries, and supporting reports to assist with audits, reconciliations, and internal review needs.<br>• Contribute to process improvements that enhance service quality, accuracy, and overall operational efficiency.<br>• Carry out additional payroll and administrative duties as needed to support the broader team.
<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking a Payroll Administrator based in Stratford, ON. This opportunity is structured as a remote contract position. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing payroll operations for a non-union workforce of approximately 250 employees.</p><ul><li><strong>Job Responsibilities</strong>Maintain and update the in-house payroll system to ensure accuracy of pay rates, benefit premiums, and statutory deductions.</li><li>Enter employee data and coordinate integration with related systems.</li><li>Audit payroll records, investigate discrepancies, and resolve employee payroll issues, escalating as needed.</li><li>Monitor outstanding timesheets and verify that all hours are entered prior to payroll processing.</li><li>Reconcile payroll hours with the billing system to confirm correct billing for frontline staff.</li><li>Ensure payroll processes adhere to organizational policies and relevant employment legislation.</li><li>Support employee training and respond to inquiries related to payroll and timesheet data.</li><li>Prepare Records of Employment, manage year-end payroll processing, and issue required tax documents within specified timelines.</li><li>Review benefits programs with new hires and oversee timely enrolment and maintenance of benefit data.</li><li>Administer employee benefits, including enrolment, updates, and terminations, and coordinate payments to providers.</li><li>Assist with the administration of short and long-term disability programs.</li><li>Address employee benefit questions and liaise with insurance carriers to resolve concerns.</li><li>Participate in quality and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with agency programs.</li><li>Engage in proactive health and safety activities and report any risks or concerns to the supervisor.</li><li>Stay current with all policies, procedures, and legislation relevant to payroll and benefits administration.</li><li><strong>Job Requirements</strong>Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and effectively prioritize tasks.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software applications.</li><li>Strong skills in problem solving, time management, and decision making.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.</li><li>Experience managing payroll for both hourly and salaried employees in a non-union environment is an asset.</li></ul><p><br></p>