Payroll Administrator Jobs in Ajax, ON

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Payroll Administrator

York Region, ON
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
About the Opportunity Robert Half Canada has partnered with an organization in the transportation, haulage, and logistics industry to hire a Payroll Administrator. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional with experience managing payroll processes in a deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will support accurate and timely payroll administration while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable legislation. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on schedule for hourly, salaried, and, where applicable, unionized employees</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, rate changes, deductions, and benefits updates</li><li>Review and verify timesheets, attendance records, and payroll-related data for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Administer statutory deductions, remittances, and year-end payroll reporting, including T4s and related documentation</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a professional and timely manner</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end reporting and related journal entries</li><li>Support payroll audits and maintain payroll documentation in an organized and confidential manner</li><li>Coordinate with Human Resources, Accounting, and operational teams to ensure accurate payroll processing</li><li>Monitor compliance with applicable employment standards, payroll legislation, and internal controls</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll procedures and reporting processes</li></ul>
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Temporary
40 - 46 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a client organization in Mississauga, Ontario through a Long-term Contract engagement. This position is suited to someone with strong Ceridian Dayforce expertise who can strengthen payroll system performance, resolve complex issues, and improve the effectiveness of payroll-related processes. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver practical solutions that support operational accuracy, compliance, and a better user experience. Location: Mississauga, ON (Pearson Airport area)Work model: 3 days onsite. Responsibilities:• Evaluate the current Dayforce setup to uncover configuration weaknesses, process bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve system performance.• Investigate and resolve functional issues affecting payroll calculations, integrations, workflows, and reporting within the Dayforce environment.• Drive system enhancements and corrective actions that increase reliability, efficiency, and usability across payroll and related functions.• Partner with payroll, HR, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and convert business needs into sustainable Dayforce solutions.• Review end-to-end workflows across payroll, time tracking, benefits, scheduling, and HR processes to recommend practical improvements.• Coordinate testing activities, confirm results, and maintain clear documentation for updates, fixes, and configuration changes.• Share subject matter guidance and best practices with internal teams to build confidence and long-term capability in managing the system.• Ensure all configuration updates and process improvements remain aligned with compliance obligations and internal policy standards.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Etobicoke, ON
onsite
Temporary
42.75 - 49.5 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join an engineering organization in Etobicoke, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited to a payroll specialist who values accuracy, service excellence, and strong compliance practices in a fast-paced technical environment. The role supports reliable payroll operations, employee data integrity, and reporting needs while contributing to a collaborative and growth-focused workplace. Responsibilities: • Process payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with company policies, payroll legislation, and applicable collective agreement requirements. • Review bi-weekly and monthly payroll submissions prepared by others, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before finalization. • Maintain employee payroll and benefits information across payroll and HR systems, ensuring records remain complete, current, and reliable. • Prepare recurring payroll reports, reconciliations, and analysis to support internal stakeholders and operational decision-making. • Administer deductions, taxable benefits, and related adjustments in line with statutory and organizational requirements. • Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and business partners with clear, timely, and accurate support. • Assist with payroll audits, remittances, and year-end activities to help ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance. • Contribute to process improvements, documentation updates, and system-related payroll activities as needed.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Toronto, ON
onsite
Temporary
35 - 45 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a construction and contractor organization in Toronto, Ontario on a Contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for someone with payroll experience who can step in quickly, manage high-volume payroll activity, and help maintain continuity during a retirement transition. The position supports a large Canadian workforce with a mix of salaried, hourly, unionized, non-unionized, and seasonal employees. This role requires strong attention to detail, confidence with payroll systems, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment with a regular onsite presence. Responsibilities: • Process weekly payroll for a large employee population, ensuring earnings, deductions, and payments are completed accurately and on schedule. • Review and import time and attendance data from systems such as Kronos and other site-based tracking tools before finalizing payroll in Dayforce. • Administer payroll for hourly employees across unionized and non-unionized groups, applying pay rates and employment terms in accordance with collective agreements and company policies. • Prepare and distribute pay statements for applicable employee groups each week, including coordinating required mailings and internal delivery timelines. • Enter and validate payroll adjustments such as bonuses, allowances, and other special payments while confirming that calculations are correct. • Maintain employee wage information, payroll records, and supporting spreadsheets, including reconciliations related to union dues and other payroll-specific reporting. • Support pension, TFSA, and benefits-related payroll inputs for multiple union groups, taking into account varying local agreement requirements. • Run payroll reports for review and submit completed payroll information for approval prior to final processing. • Provide hands-on knowledge transfer support during the contract period to help preserve key payroll processes and ensure uninterrupted service. • Assist with payroll administration for seasonal staff and summer students, including manual entry of hours when required.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Analyst

North York, ON
onsite
Permanent
95000 - 118000 CAD / Yearly
Senior Payroll Accounting & Reporting Analyst Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Accounting & Reporting Analyst to oversee payroll accounting activities, reconciliations, reporting, auditing, and process improvement initiatives within a large and complex organization. This role serves as a key liaison between Payroll, Finance, HR, and other business stakeholders to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of payroll financial data. The successful candidate will provide analytical support, lead payroll-related audits, supervise team members, and contribute to continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes. Key Responsibilities Payroll Accounting & Reporting Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies. Perform root cause analysis and provide recommendations to resolve account variances. Prepare and analyze payroll reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Review payroll postings and ensure accuracy of payroll-related financial transactions. Support payroll processing through the preparation and delivery of payroll accounting data. Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation as required. Conduct aging analyses, trend reporting, and variance analysis. Develop and maintain reporting frameworks to support payroll operations and business decisions. Analyze payroll-related data and employee leave information to identify trends and areas for improvement. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, payroll legislation, and internal controls. Audit & Compliance Lead and support payroll audit activities. Design, test, and implement audit reports and monitoring processes. Collaborate with Finance and external stakeholders during annual audits. Prepare documentation and provide support for internal and external reviews. Assist with payroll overpayment recovery analysis and related reporting. Interpret and communicate payroll accounting policies, controls, and statutory requirements. Systems & Process Improvement Identify opportunities to improve payroll reporting, controls, and operational processes. Participate in payroll system enhancements, testing, and implementation projects. Support integration of new payroll processes and reporting requirements. Develop and maintain process documentation, workflows, and reporting procedures. Research emerging payroll trends, best practices, and system capabilities. Leadership & Collaboration Supervise and support designated payroll staff. Assist with employee onboarding, training, performance management, and workflow coordination. Work closely with Payroll, Finance, HR, and operational teams to ensure accurate payroll accounting practices. Provide guidance and expertise on payroll accounting, reporting, and compliance matters. Support initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, and equitable workplace practices.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Financial Systems Administrator

Toronto, ON
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
This is a hybrid position (3x a week in the office) in Downtown Toronto. This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client. We are looking for someone who combines strong technical skills with hands-on experience supporting financial and accounting applications. Working closely with Finance, IT, Security, and other business stakeholders, you will help develop, enhance, integrate, and support enterprise financial systems. The role is particularly well suited to someone with strong SQL expertise who enjoys solving complex systems issues, improving processes, and working directly with business users. What you will do and how you will make an impact … <ul><li>Develop, enhance, and support solutions across financial and accounting systems.</li><li>Build and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and functions.</li><li>Support reporting, dashboards, integrations, and automation initiatives.</li><li>Troubleshoot application and systems issues and work with internal technology teams and external vendors to resolve them.</li><li>Assist with application upgrades, patches, testing, and implementations.</li><li>Support SQL Server administration and ongoing system maintenance.</li></ul>
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Temporary
25 - 28 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract opportunity in Mississauga. This is a stand-alone AP role requiring someone who can independently manage high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable, from invoice processing through vendor payments and reconciliation. Hands-on SAP experience is required. The successful candidate must be comfortable taking ownership of daily AP operations, resolving issues, and meeting payment deadlines with minimal supervision. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Independently manage high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.</li><li>Review invoices for proper documentation, approvals, and general ledger coding.</li><li>Complete three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving records, and vendor invoices.</li><li>Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and unmatched transactions.</li><li>Prepare and process scheduled payment runs, including cheque runs, in accordance with internal controls.</li><li>Maintain accurate invoice, vendor, and payment information in SAP.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable balances, following up on outstanding items.</li><li>Respond to vendor inquiries and work with internal teams to resolve issues promptly.</li><li>Maintain organized AP records and support month-end activities and audit requests.</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Toronto, ON
onsite
Permanent
55000 - 70000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial tasks, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and supporting the smooth operation of accounting processes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about numbers, this position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career. Responsibilities:• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with accuracy and efficiency.• Conduct regular account reconciliations to ensure financial records are complete and error-free.• Prepare and issue invoices to clients while maintaining organized billing records.• Assist with data entry tasks to support the maintenance of accurate financial databases.• Utilize accounting software, such as QuickBooks, to manage financial activities.• Generate and analyze financial reports to provide insights for decision-making.• Collaborate with team members to resolve discrepancies and improve accounting workflows.• Maintain compliance with company policies and accounting standards.• Support administrative tasks related to the accounting department as needed.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

Toronto, ON
onsite
Temporary
35 - 40 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to join a healthcare organization in Toronto, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will oversee day-to-day payables operations, support accurate financial processing, and help maintain strong vendor relationships in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will bring leadership in accounts payable, sound knowledge of financial systems, and a strong focus on accuracy, timelines, and compliance. Responsibilities: • Lead daily accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, approved, and processed accurately within established deadlines. • Supervise payment cycles by coordinating electronic payments, cheque runs, and related documentation to support timely vendor settlement. • Monitor vendor accounts, resolve discrepancies, and respond to inquiries with careful attention to detail to maintain positive supplier relationships. • Review account coding and financial entries for completeness and accuracy while supporting adherence to internal controls and reporting standards. • Use accounting platforms and expense management tools, including Concur and similar systems, to manage payable workflows and improve processing efficiency. • Support data validation, transaction tracking, and record maintenance to ensure financial information remains current and well organized. • Collaborate with finance and operational teams to address processing issues, streamline workflows, and support updates involving systems such as NetSuite or Concur where required. • Prepare summaries, reconciliations, and status updates related to accounts payable activities for leadership review and decision-making.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

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