We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare organization in Ottawa, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume payroll environment and brings strong accuracy, accountability, and service focus to their work. The successful candidate will support end-to-end payroll activities, benefit remittances, reporting, and related payroll administration while helping ensure employees are paid correctly and on time.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for a large employee population within a high-volume environment.<br>• Review payroll data, validate earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies before each pay cycle is finalized.<br>• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to support reconciliations, audits, and internal review requirements.<br>• Administer benefit-related remittances and ensure applicable deductions are submitted correctly and within required timelines.<br>• Calculate special payments, adjustments, retroactive amounts, and other payroll-related transactions as needed.<br>• Maintain employee payroll records and update relevant information in accordance with established procedures and compliance standards.<br>• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders, providing clear and timely issue resolution.<br>• Support payroll compliance activities related to statutory deductions, tax considerations, and organizational policies.

• At least 3 years of payroll experience, preferably in a large-volume or complex payroll setting.<br>• Hands-on experience with payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, Dayforce, or similar systems.<br>• Working knowledge of payroll processing, benefit administration, and payroll-related accounting functions.<br>• Familiarity with statutory deductions, remittances, and tax-related payroll requirements.<br>• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform calculations accurately and manage deadlines effectively.<br>• Proficiency in generating reports and using payroll or accounting software to support daily operations.<br>• Experience with Impath would be considered an asset.<br>• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a focused environment.

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