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12 results for Employee Relations Specialist jobs

People Operations Specialist
  • Edmonton, AB
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 65000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading tourism and events organization to recruit a detail-oriented People Operations Specialist to support their People &amp; Culture team. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR detail oriented who thrives in a fast-paced, service-driven environment and brings hands-on experience in HRIS (ADP), payroll, benefits, and employee data management. </p><p><br></p><ul><li>Manage HR operations workflows, including HR inbox triage and employee support</li><li>Maintain accurate employee data in ADP (hires, changes, leaves, terminations) </li><li>Support payroll, benefits, pension, and ROE processing Enhance HR processes, documentation, and self-service tools (SharePoint, Office 365) </li><li>Partner with employees and leaders to ensure responsive, high-quality HR support </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Opportunity?</strong> </p><ul><li>Work with a high-impact organization in the tourism and events sector</li><li>Gain exposure across full-cycle HR operations </li><li>Join a collaborative, people-first culture</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
  • Vancouver, BC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 80000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We’re working with a well-established, mid-sized organization seeking a Payroll &amp; Benefits Specialist to join their team.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hands-on role responsible for full-cycle payroll for ~200 employees, including journal entries and reconciliations, along with benefits and pension administration. You’ll work closely with both Finance and HR in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Full-cycle payroll processing for 200-250 BC employees</li><li>Payroll journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>ROEs, T4s, and year-end processing</li><li>Benefits and pension administration (enrollments, remittances, invoicing)</li><li>Liaising with carriers/brokers and handling WorkSafeBC claims</li><li>Maintaining HRIS data and supporting reporting/audits</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is looking for a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to support payroll operations for a construction-focused organization in Calgary, Alberta. This is a long-term contract opportunity suited to someone who can manage payroll with accuracy, maintain confidentiality, and provide reliable support to employees and internal teams. The successful candidate will ensure payroll records, deductions, benefits, and statutory requirements are processed accurately and on time.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage end-to-end payroll, including employee onboarding, terminations, and status changes</li><li>Review and validate payroll data for accuracy prior to each payroll cycle</li><li>Enter and verify employee hours, leave balances, and other payroll inputs</li><li>Respond to employee and stakeholder payroll inquiries in a clear and timely manner</li><li>Process payroll adjustments and administer statutory and voluntary deductions (e.g., garnishments, benefits, vacation, sick pay)</li><li>Prepare year-end tax slips and records of employment (ROEs)</li><li>Coordinate with HR and finance to maintain accurate employee and compensation records</li><li>Prepare payroll remittances and reconcile payroll, benefits, and related accounts</li><li>Support benefit administration and maintain organized payroll records for audit and compliance</li><li>Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, internal policies, and confidentiality standards</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Strathroy, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client, a stable and well-established manufacturing organization, is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for processing non-union payroll and providing light HR support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly non-union employees</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of regular hours, overtime, vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, and payroll deductions</li><li>Administer payroll changes including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and benefit deductions</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records in accordance with Ontario employment standards and applicable legislation</li><li>Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and management in a professional and timely manner</li><li>Support month-end and year-end payroll activities including reconciliations, records of employment, T4s, and audits</li><li>Assist with light HR administrative duties such as onboarding documentation, maintaining employee files, and benefits enrollment</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including basic reporting and compliance tracking</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-22T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an excellent organization that&#39;s looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role working hybrid. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (85-90K)</p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP&#39;s</p><p>-3 weeks vacation + sick days</p><p>-Free parking</p><p>-Hybrid after training (1-2 days on site)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>• Administer full-cycle payroll for employees across weekly and semi-monthly pay periods, ensuring timely and accurate processing.</p><p>• Review and update payroll records to maintain correct employee information, taxable earnings, deductions, benefit withholdings, garnishments, and applicable taxes.</p><p>• Verify payroll-related changes such as new employee setups, departures, compensation updates, incentive payments, and time entry data before each pay run.</p><p>• Apply federal, provincial, state, and local payroll requirements to support ongoing compliance.</p><p>• Perform reconciliations for payroll registers, tax remittances, benefit deductions, and payroll-related general ledger accounts to identify and resolve variances.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll funding activities and arrange statutory remittances and third-party payments within required timelines.</p><p>• Complete year-end payroll tasks for both countries, including annual balancing, tax form preparation, and required filings.</p><p>• Respond to employee payroll questions, investigate discrepancies, and support internal or external audit requests with accurate documentation.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in HR, Finance, and Benefits to improve payroll accuracy and maintain consistent processes.</p><p>• Safeguard confidential employee and payroll information by following privacy standards and internal controls.</p>
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • North York, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a healthcare-focused organization in Toronto, Ontario. This position is ideal for someone who brings strong knowledge of payroll administration, benefits coordination, and payment processing, along with confidence using payroll and accounting systems. The successful candidate will help maintain compliance, resolve payroll-related issues, and contribute to smooth day-to-day payroll delivery.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring all earnings, deductions, and adjustments are calculated accurately and issued on schedule.<br>• Maintain employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now and related accounting systems, keeping information current and aligned with internal policies.<br>• Review and process benefit-related payroll changes, including enrolments, deductions, and updates that affect employee compensation.<br>• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by working with internal stakeholders and verifying supporting documentation.<br>• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and supporting records to assist with auditing, financial tracking, and compliance requirements.<br>• Coordinate payment processing activities and confirm payroll transactions are completed accurately within required deadlines.<br>• Support payroll system updates or administrative changes as needed, including activities connected to process or platform adjustments.<br>• Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll procedures in a thorough and timely manner.
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Toronto, ON
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary
  • 33.25 - 38.5 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a Toronto, Ontario team in a Long-term Contract role. This position is ideal for someone with hands-on experience processing payroll in both Canadian and United States jurisdictions who can step in confidently during team absences. Working approximately 24 hours per week, you will help maintain accurate, timely payroll administration while contributing to related benefits and accounting activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule for employees in Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions.<br>• Provide payroll coverage during planned team absences, ensuring continuity of service and consistent payroll delivery.<br>• Review payroll data for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit-related entries before final submission.<br>• Support benefits administration tasks by maintaining employee records and coordinating payroll-related updates.<br>• Use payroll and accounting software systems, including UKG Pro and UKG Ready, to manage payroll transactions and employee information.<br>• Respond to payroll inquiries from internal stakeholders and help resolve discrepancies in a timely, thorough manner.<br>• Reconcile payroll information with finance records and assist with basic accounting-related activities tied to payroll processing.<br>• Maintain organized payroll documentation and help ensure compliance with applicable payroll policies and legislative requirements.
  • 2026-05-04T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Grimsby, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 105000 - 115000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist with strong exposure to both local and United States payroll processing. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working within a fast-paced environment and has hands-on experience with large-scale payroll systems. You will be responsible for accurate and timely payroll delivery, compliance with multi-jurisdictional regulations, and contributing to continuous process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process end-to-end Canadian and United States payroll for salaried and hourly employees.</li><li>Maintain payroll accuracy by reviewing employee changes, timesheets, earnings, deductions and remittances.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial and local requirements for both Canada and the United States.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and support finance, HR and audit teams.</li><li>Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries.</li><li>Contribute to system upgrades, testing and workflow improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-16T00:00:00Z
HR Specialist
  • Ottawa, ON
  • remote
  • Contract / Temporary
  • 23 - 27 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>HR Specialist</strong> to join our clients team on a contract basis in Ottawa, Ontario. This role involves supporting various human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee record management. If you have strong organizational and communication skills and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this position is an excellent opportunity to contribute to HR operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Facilitate the onboarding process for new employees who are authorized to work in the applicable locations and the United States, ensuring a seamless transition.</p><p>• Conduct recruitment activities, including screening applicants and coordinating interviews.</p><p>• Assist employees with inquiries related to benefits, policies, and procedures.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and documentation.</p><p>• Coordinate year-end HR requirements and reporting tasks.</p><p>• Collaborate with managers to support training initiatives and employee development.</p><p>• Manage payroll-related tasks using systems like ADP Workforce Now and Ceridian.</p><p>• Provide ongoing support for HR systems and tools, including ATS and CRM platforms.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and HR regulations.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvements within the HR department.</p>
  • 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z
Human Resources Business Partner
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner on behalf of our client. This role is ideal for an HR professional who combines strong business insight with a hands-on approach to supporting leaders and employees across the organization. The HR Business Partner will serve as a trusted advisor to management, helping align human resources strategies with business goals while fostering a positive and productive workplace.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Partner with business leaders to support workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development</li><li>Provide guidance on employee relations matters, performance management, coaching, and policy interpretation</li><li>Collaborate with leadership on change management initiatives and employee engagement efforts</li><li>Analyze HR trends and metrics to recommend solutions and support decision-making</li><li>Assist in the development and implementation of HR programs, policies, and procedures</li><li>Support compensation planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies</li><li>Work closely with recruiting and HR team members to support hiring and onboarding efforts</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z
HR Manager
  • Toronto, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 110000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced and passionate <strong>HR Manager</strong> to join our team in Toronto. In this role, you’ll oversee all human resources functions, including recruitment, employee engagement, compliance, and compensation strategies. If you have a knack for building positive workplace culture and ensuring smooth HR operations, we’d love to hear from you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle recruitment to attract and retain top talent in the hospitality industry.</li><li>Build partnerships with schools and community organizations to maintain a strong candidate pipeline.</li><li>Oversee onboarding programs to ensure smooth transitions for new hires.</li><li>Develop leadership and career growth initiatives, including succession planning.</li><li>Administer employee benefits programs and maintain positive relationships with providers.</li><li>Organize events and initiatives to drive employee engagement and recognize contributions.</li><li>Advise managers on employee relations matters with professionalism and fairness.</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment laws, health and safety regulations, and company policies.</li><li>Lead health and safety initiatives, including participation in the Joint Health &amp; Safety Committee.</li><li>Collaborate with Finance to ensure payroll processes align with legislative standards.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-21T00:00:00Z
HR Manager
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is pleased to partner with our client in the search for an experienced HR Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who excels at building strong relationships, leading people initiatives, and fostering a supportive and high‑performing workplace culture.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Oversee daily HR operations including employee relations, compliance, recruitment, onboarding, and benefits administration</li><li>Develop, implement, and update HR policies that promote a positive workplace culture and ensure regulatory compliance</li><li>Partner with department heads to address workforce planning, employee engagement, and performance management initiatives</li><li>Facilitate training programs to foster professional development and continuous learning for staff</li><li>Manage HRIS systems and personnel records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality</li><li>Lead employee investigations, resolve disputes, and advise on best practices to strengthen communication across teams</li><li>Assist with compensation and benefits strategies, monitoring market trends to ensure competitive offerings</li><li>Ensure all HR processes align with company goals and contribute to a supportive work environment</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z