We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support a non-profit organization in Ottawa, Ontario. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a bilingual candidate who brings strong payroll knowledge and can manage employee pay records with accuracy and discretion. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining timely payroll operations, addressing employee questions, and helping ensure compliance with applicable employment standards and payroll practices. Responsibilities: • Process payroll transactions accurately and on schedule for employees while maintaining complete and up-to-date records. • Administer employee lifecycle payroll changes, including new hires, departures, status updates, and related data entry. • Review payroll information for inconsistencies, investigate discrepancies, and escalate complex issues when required. • Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders in a clear and timely manner. • Support the administration of benefit-related payroll functions and ensure deductions are applied correctly. • Use payroll and accounting systems to enter, validate, and reconcile data across payroll processes. • Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with record tracking, analysis, and documentation. • Help ensure payroll activities align with relevant labour legislation, organizational policies, and established procedures.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll administration. • Bilingual communication skills with the ability to assist employees clearly and professionally. • Hands-on experience with payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, or similar systems. • Working knowledge of payroll processing, benefit administration, and payment handling. • Familiarity with accounting software and the ability to maintain accurate financial and payroll records. • Understanding of applicable labour laws and payroll compliance requirements. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify errors and resolve issues efficiently.

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Ottawa, ON
remote
Temporary
23.75 - 27.5 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support a non-profit organization in Ottawa, Ontario. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a bilingual candidate who brings strong payroll knowledge and can manage employee pay records with accuracy and discretion. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining timely payroll operations, addressing employee questions, and helping ensure compliance with applicable employment standards and payroll practices. Responsibilities: • Process payroll transactions accurately and on schedule for employees while maintaining complete and up-to-date records. • Administer employee lifecycle payroll changes, including new hires, departures, status updates, and related data entry. • Review payroll information for inconsistencies, investigate discrepancies, and escalate complex issues when required. • Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders in a clear and timely manner. • Support the administration of benefit-related payroll functions and ensure deductions are applied correctly. • Use payroll and accounting systems to enter, validate, and reconcile data across payroll processes. • Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with record tracking, analysis, and documentation. • Help ensure payroll activities align with relevant labour legislation, organizational policies, and established procedures.
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