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Payroll & HR Specialist

Sturgeon Falls, ON
remote
Permanent
70000 - 80000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll & HR Specialist to support payroll operations and core human resources administration for an organization based in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. This position is well suited to someone who can balance accuracy, confidentiality, and service while managing employee pay and benefits processes. The successful candidate will bring strong systems knowledge, practical payroll expertise, and the ability to keep records and workflows organized in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Administer end-to-end payroll activities, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule while maintaining compliance with internal procedures and applicable standards. • Maintain employee payroll and HR records, update information in relevant systems, and verify the accuracy of data used for pay, deductions, and benefits administration. • Coordinate benefits-related transactions, including enrolments, changes, and terminations, and respond to employee questions regarding payroll and benefit matters. • Process payments, remittances, and payroll-related documentation with careful attention to deadlines, reconciliation, and record keeping. • Support day-to-day HR administration by preparing employee files, tracking key employment information, and assisting with routine policy and documentation needs. • Use accounting and workforce management platforms to manage payroll inputs, review reports, and improve the reliability of payroll processing activities. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll discrepancies, investigate issues promptly, and ensure a high standard of employee service. • Assist with updates to payroll or HR systems, including data validation, process support, and user coordination when operational changes are introduced.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

New Westminster, BC
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 105000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll and benefits administration for a unionized workforce. Reporting into Finance and working closely with HR, this position is responsible for payroll processing, benefits administration, reporting, reconciliations, and employee support. Key Responsibilities<ul><li> Process weekly payroll, including overtime, vacation, leaves, new hires, terminations, and payroll adjustments.</li><li> Administer pension, benefits, union dues, statutory deductions, and other payroll-related deductions.</li><li> Prepare payroll reports, journal entries, reconciliations, ROEs, and year-end payroll documentation.</li><li> Coordinate benefits enrollment, changes, terminations, and employee inquiries.</li><li> Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, collective agreements, and internal policies.</li><li> Maintain accurate payroll and employee records while supporting process improvements and audits.</li></ul>
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Edmonton, AB
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
Our client is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a non-profit organization in Edmonton, Alberta in a contract-to-permanent opportunity. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with experience managing high-volume biweekly payroll, supporting unionized and non-unionized employees, and resolving payroll and system issues. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with large datasets and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Administer end-to-end biweekly payroll for approximately 3,500–3,800 employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing.</li><li>Process payroll for unionized and non-unionized employees across multiple provinces, ensuring compliance with collective agreements and legislation.</li><li>Review and validate time records prior to payroll processing.</li><li>Investigate payroll discrepancies and resolve employee, system, reporting, and vendor-related issues.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and analysis using advanced Excel functions.</li><li>Support payroll system administration, troubleshooting, and timekeeping applications.</li><li>Identify process improvements, document procedures, and support payroll policies and workflows.</li><li>Complete year-end activities, including T4s, Records of Employment, and statutory filings.</li><li>Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance to maintain accurate records, reconcile payroll, and support audits.</li></ul>
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Toronto, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
38 - 44 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for two organizations in Toronto, Ontario. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing, maintain compliance, and contribute to a growing team environment. The successful candidate will work with payroll, benefits, and time data while helping ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule. Responsibilities: • Process bi-weekly payroll for two entities, ensuring accurate pay calculations for both salaried and hourly employees. • Review time and attendance records in Workday and validate payroll data before each payroll cycle is finalized. • Reconcile payroll registers and confirm gross-to-net calculations to maintain accuracy across all payments. • Prepare and transmit payroll-related files required for tax remittances and year-end reporting, including T4 documentation. • Administer benefits-related payroll activities, including enrolments, deductions, and supporting documentation. • Monitor payroll practices for compliance with applicable legislation, internal controls, and company policies across both organizations. • Support manual payroll adjustments, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues affecting employee pay. • Collaborate with HR and payroll stakeholders to assist with employee records and provide support in a growing business environment.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Richmond, BC
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 100000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is a well-established transportation and industrial services organization with a long history of supporting critical operations across British Columbia. With decades of success and recent growth through acquisition, the company continues to expand its footprint while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and employee development. The organization employs approximately 100 team members across both field and office environments and offers the opportunity to join a stable business where employees play an important role in day-to-day operations. The OpportunityOur client is seeking a Payroll Specialist to take ownership of full-cycle payroll processing and administration for a workforce of approximately 100 employees. This position offers a broad scope of responsibilities that includes payroll processing, benefits administration, RRSP administration, and serving as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries. The ideal candidate will be an approachable and service-oriented payroll professional who enjoys interacting with employees, problem solving, and ensuring payroll is processed accurately and efficiently. This role requires someone who can confidently handle questions from a diverse workforce while delivering exceptional customer service. Key Responsibilities<ul><li> Process full-cycle semi-monthly payroll for approximately 100 employees, including both hourly and salaried staff.</li><li> Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule in compliance with applicable legislation and company policies.</li><li> Review and validate timesheets, overtime, vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, and payroll adjustments.</li><li> Maintain payroll records and employee information within the payroll system.</li><li> Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.</li><li> Coordinate and administer employee RRSP contributions and related reporting.</li><li> Respond to payroll inquiries and investigate discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.</li><li> Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding payroll, deductions, benefits, and earnings-related questions.</li><li> Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.</li><li> Assist with year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation and statutory reporting.</li><li> Support payroll-related accounting functions, including reconciliations and journal entries.</li><li> Participate in process improvement initiatives and recommend efficiencies where appropriate.</li></ul>
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

North York, ON
onsite
Temporary
43 - 43 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare organization in North York, Ontario on a Contract basis. In this role, you will oversee payroll administration while contributing to recruitment, reporting, benefits coordination, training records, and absence management. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage sensitive information, respond to employee questions with care, and support compliance with applicable policies, collective agreement provisions, and legislative requirements. Responsibilities: •Administer end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring employee pay is calculated correctly, issued on schedule, and aligned with organizational policies, collective agreement obligations, and relevant regulations. •Investigate payroll discrepancies, complete required corrections or adjustments, and work directly with the payroll service provider to resolve processing issues efficiently. •Respond to employee payroll and benefits questions promptly, while monitoring vacation, statutory holiday, and lieu time balances and arranging payouts when required. •Perform regular reconciliation of payroll and benefits information, prepare Records of Employment, and coordinate year-end payroll activities including T4 production. •Support payroll system updates or enhancements and provide guidance or oversight to designated staff involved in payroll-related tasks when needed. •Partner with HR leadership and hiring managers to support workforce planning, manage job postings, screen applicants, coordinate interviews, and complete onboarding and offboarding documentation for employees, students, and volunteers. •Maintain recruitment records, support job fair participation, manage resume tracking, and ensure hiring practices follow collective agreement requirements and program-specific processes such as Summer Jobs administration. •Produce and maintain HR and workforce data related to turnover, hours worked, training, incidents, seniority, and other employment metrics, and prepare reports for HR and finance stakeholders as required. •Coordinate employee training administration, maintain accurate HR records, and assist with absence management, workplace incident claims, benefits enrolment, and return-to-work planning in collaboration with internal leaders and external providers. •Handle general HR administration such as employment letters, attendance-related documentation, investigation meeting coordination, and support for employee relations matters while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support employees and leaders across two organizations in Mississauga, Ontario. This position oversees a broad range of HR activities, from hiring and onboarding to employee relations, compliance, and people programs. The role is well suited to someone who can strengthen HR foundations, improve day-to-day processes, and provide practical guidance in a hands-on environment. Responsibilities: • Serve as the primary HR contact for both organizations, providing day-to-day support to employees and leadership teams. • Design, update, and implement HR policies, procedures, and core practices to build a consistent and effective people framework. • Partner with managers on staffing plans, recruitment activities, and hiring processes to meet operational needs. • Coordinate onboarding and support the employee experience throughout the full employment lifecycle. • Advise leaders on performance concerns, workplace investigations, and employee relations matters with a balanced and compliant approach. • Administer time and attendance processes for hourly staff and assist with payroll-related information and documentation. • Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR administration is completed in a timely and organized manner. • Oversee health and safety programs, including training, incident follow-up, and related compliance activities. • Manage employee leaves, workplace accommodations, and return-to-work planning in collaboration with leaders and employees. • Prepare HR reports and workforce metrics for ownership while identifying opportunities for process improvement and change management.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Calgary, AB
onsite
Permanent
0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a client looking to strengthen its people operations and support key business goals. This role is ideal for a human resources professional with broad HR expertise, strong leadership skills and the ability to guide employee relations, compliance, talent initiatives and process improvement. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day human resources operations and ensure alignment with company policies and business objectives</li><li>Manage employee relations matters, providing guidance to leaders and employees on workplace issues, performance concerns and policy interpretation</li><li>Lead core HR functions, including onboarding, benefits administration, performance management and HR compliance</li><li>Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organizational development and employee engagement initiatives</li><li>Maintain and optimize HRIS records, reporting and HR processes</li><li>Support recruiting efforts and collaborate with hiring managers on staffing needs</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, state and local employment laws and internal policies</li><li>Develop and implement HR programs, procedures and best practices to improve efficiency and employee experience</li></ul>
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Toronto, ON
onsite
Temporary
38 - 44 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to join a non-profit organization in Toronto, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is ideal for a well-rounded HR leader who can lead with sound judgement in a unionized setting while remaining actively involved in daily operations. The successful candidate will support labour relations, employee engagement, talent acquisition, and leadership coaching, while helping the organization maintain effective people practices across the full employee lifecycle. Responsibilities: • Lead labour relations activities by interpreting collective agreements, responding to workplace concerns, and guiding grievance resolution in a unionized environment. • Build and maintain productive working relationships with union representatives, leaders, and employees to support respectful and collaborative outcomes. • Provide day-to-day HR guidance across employee relations, policy application, performance matters, and operational people issues. • Partner with hiring managers to coordinate recruitment efforts, support selection processes, and strengthen onboarding practices. • Coach people leaders on employee management, workplace communication, and consistent application of HR policies and procedures. • Oversee HR administration, including benefits coordination, documentation, reporting, and maintenance of accurate employee records within HR systems. • Contribute to training and development initiatives that enhance leadership capability, compliance, and employee experience. • Support organizational events, planning activities, and logistics as part of a hands-on HR leadership approach. • Prepare HR and union-related reports, monitor key issues, and recommend practical solutions that align with organizational objectives.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Burnaby, BC
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
Our suburban client from the construction sector is looking to hire a Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist for their well established and growing business. Currently in the midst of several business process improvement and modernization projects, our client is looking at succession planning. The Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist will be responsible for working alongside the incumbent payroll professional and helping prepare for the upcoming time and attendance tracking (software) implementation while learning about the businesses' payroll processes. This will eventually be a sole contributor position where the Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist will have total ownership over 5 payrolls averaging 250 total staff members and benefits administration across BC and Alberta.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

Calgary, AB
onsite
Temporary
0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to join their team in Calgary, Alberta. This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys supporting employees, coordinating recruitment, maintaining accurate records, and administering benefits in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support a positive employee experience through efficient HR administration, confidentiality, accuracy, and strong customer service. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintain accurate employee records and process HR transactions, including hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.</li><li>Coordinate employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, internal movements, and offboarding.</li><li>Support full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, application screening, interview scheduling, employment documentation, and orientation.</li><li>Maintain job descriptions, HR templates, organizational charts, and standardized documentation.</li><li>Prepare HR reports, workforce metrics, employment letters, and other administrative documents.</li><li>Assist with HR policy updates, internal communications, and organizational change initiatives.</li><li>Provide confidential HR support to employees and management, escalating workplace concerns as appropriate.</li><li>Administer employee benefits, including insurance, retirement plans, and enrolment changes.</li><li>Coordinate leave administration, disability claims, and return-to-work processes in compliance with applicable policies and legislation.</li></ul>
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Lead

Delta, BC
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
We are seeking a hands-on, proactive Human Resources Lead to oversee day-to-day HR operations and support the organization's continued growth. Reporting directly to Ownership and supervising an HR Generalist, this individual will partner with Principals, Project Managers, and department leaders to manage the full employee lifecycle, strengthen HR processes, and ensure compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys balancing leadership, employee relations, and operational execution in a technical, project-based environment. Key Responsibilities HR Operations & HRIS<ul><li>Lead the implementation of a cloud-based HRIS, developing workflows for onboarding, employee changes, compensation updates, and offboarding.</li><li>Maintain accurate, confidential, audit-ready personnel files, organizational charts, and training and certification records.</li><li>Supervise the HR Generalist and establish consistent HR processes and documentation standards.</li></ul>Compliance & Reporting<ul><li>Maintain compliance with BC employment standards, privacy legislation (PIPA), and applicable provincial regulations.</li><li>Prepare HR metrics, including turnover, tenure, vacation accruals, overtime trends, and headcount reporting to support leadership decisions and financial planning.</li><li>Support annual compliance reporting and maintain organized, audit-ready documentation.</li></ul>Recruitment & Employee Lifecycle<ul><li>Oversee full-cycle recruitment for technical, engineering, project management, and administrative positions, including postings, screening, interviews, reference checks, and offers.</li><li>Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and align recruitment strategies with business needs.</li><li>Coordinate onboarding, orientation, employment agreements, status changes, transfers, and offboarding, including exit interviews and asset recovery.</li></ul>Employee Relations & Performance<ul><li>Advise managers on performance management, progressive discipline, conflict resolution, and employee relations.</li><li>Support performance review cycles and act as a trusted resource for employee inquiries.</li><li>Promote a fair, transparent workplace while handling sensitive matters with sound judgment and discretion.</li></ul>Benefits & Total Rewards<ul><li>Administer group health benefits and Group RRSP programs, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and renewals.</li><li>Liaise with benefits brokers and providers, assist with employee claims inquiries, and review plan utilization.</li></ul>Health, Safety & Regulatory Administration<ul><li>Coordinate safety documentation with the internal safety team.</li><li>Support WorkSafeBC and ISN reporting, injury documentation, claims management, modified duties, return-to-work plans, and mandatory medical surveillance programs.</li></ul>
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Edmonton, AB
onsite
Temporary
0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
Our client is looking for an organized Human Resources (HR) Assistant to join their team in Edmonton, Alberta. This role provides administrative and coordination support to help ensure daily operations and team initiatives run smoothly. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a collaborative approach to work. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Coordinate employee recognition programs, service awards, and related communications to ensure timely and accurate delivery.</li><li>Provide administrative support for HR programs, including scholarships, learning and development, and employee initiatives.</li><li>Assist with leave administration, documentation, recordkeeping, and follow-ups with employees and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Manage HR-related inquiries, respond to requests, and direct them to appropriate contacts.</li><li>Support recruitment, seasonal programs, scheduling, and general HR coordination.</li><li>Prepare reports, maintain employee records, and manage data using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and SharePoint.</li><li>Collaborate with HR team members and organizational leaders to support program delivery and effective communication.</li><li>Manage multiple administrative tasks and competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and a high standard of service.</li></ul>
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

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