We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a long-term contract position based in Ottawa, Ontario. This role is ideal for someone who brings solid hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and can manage payroll activities with accuracy, discretion, and efficiency. The successful candidate will play an important part in maintaining employee records, responding to payroll-related questions, and helping ensure timely and accurate processing. Responsibilities: • Maintain employee payroll records by setting up new hires and updating information accurately in the payroll system. • Monitor and manage the payroll inbox, ensuring requests and issues are addressed in a timely and efficient manner. • Respond to employee and internal payroll inquiries with clear, accurate, and service-focused communication. • Generate and review daily custom reports through ADP Workforce Now to support payroll tracking and reconciliation. • Assist with payroll processing tasks to help ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule. • Support benefits and payroll administration activities by verifying data and resolving discrepancies when they arise. • Work with payroll and accounting information to help maintain compliance with internal standards and reporting needs.

• At least 3 years of payroll experience in a high-volume or fast-paced environment. • Hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now is required. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling payroll data and employee information. • Experience supporting payroll functions, employee record maintenance, and inquiry resolution. • Familiarity with benefits administration, tax-related payroll considerations, and accounting processes. • Working knowledge of payroll platforms such as Ceridian or Dayforce is considered an asset. • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

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Ottawa, ON
remote
Contract / Temporary
27.7115 - 32.087 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a long-term contract position based in Ottawa, Ontario. This role is ideal for someone who brings solid hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and can manage payroll activities with accuracy, discretion, and efficiency. The successful candidate will play an important part in maintaining employee records, responding to payroll-related questions, and helping ensure timely and accurate processing. Responsibilities: • Maintain employee payroll records by setting up new hires and updating information accurately in the payroll system. • Monitor and manage the payroll inbox, ensuring requests and issues are addressed in a timely and efficient manner. • Respond to employee and internal payroll inquiries with clear, accurate, and service-focused communication. • Generate and review daily custom reports through ADP Workforce Now to support payroll tracking and reconciliation. • Assist with payroll processing tasks to help ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule. • Support benefits and payroll administration activities by verifying data and resolving discrepancies when they arise. • Work with payroll and accounting information to help maintain compliance with internal standards and reporting needs.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

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