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9 results for Employee Relations Specialist jobs

Payroll & HR Specialist
  • Sturgeon Falls, ON
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 80000 CAD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll &amp; HR Specialist to support payroll operations and core human resources administration for a growing organization in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. This position is suited to someone who combines strong technical payroll knowledge with the ability to manage employee records, benefits support, and payment activities with accuracy and discretion. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining compliant payroll practices, supporting HR processes, and improving day-to-day administrative efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring employee payments are completed accurately and within established deadlines.<br>• Maintain payroll records, employee data, and supporting documentation in payroll and HR systems with a high degree of precision.<br>• Coordinate benefit-related administration, including updates, enrolments, changes, and employee inquiries.<br>• Support HR administration activities such as employee file maintenance, onboarding documentation, and policy-related record keeping.<br>• Reconcile payroll information, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues related to earnings, deductions, and payment processing.<br>• Work with accounting and payroll software platforms to generate reports, validate information, and support audit readiness.<br>• Monitor time and attendance inputs, including data from systems such as About Time, to ensure payroll calculations reflect approved hours.<br>• Contribute to process improvements and assist with payroll or HR system updates, including work involving platforms such as Bamboo, Ceridian, or Workforce Now where applicable.
  • 2026-06-05T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a client to hire a Payroll Specialist who will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of payroll procedures, compliance requirements, and payroll systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Process payroll for employees on a biweekly or semimonthly basis</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure data accuracy for earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits</li><li>Review timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies in partnership with managers and HR</li><li>Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and support audits as needed</li><li>Support benefits administration activities, including leave tracking and calculations, verifying accurate benefit deductions and payments, and preparing and submitting required benefits documentation</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including preparing journal entries, processing year-end adjustments, and completing reconciliations</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, deductions, and pay-related matters</li><li>Support process improvements and payroll system updates</li></ul>
  • 2026-06-19T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Edmonton, AB
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a finance team in Edmonton, Alberta on a 12–15 month contract basis. This fully in-office role is ideal for someone with strong payroll experience who can manage high-volume processing within a unionized environment while supporting payroll reporting, pensions, and employee inquiries.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for union and non-union employees</li><li>Manage payroll adjustments, deductions, vacation, and sick accruals</li><li>Respond to payroll-related inquiries and provide timely follow-up</li><li>Monitor shared payroll communications and escalate issues when required</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities including T4 processing</li><li>Maintain payroll records and assist with pension administration</li><li>Reconcile benefits reports and support payroll-related finance reporting</li><li>Assist with expense processing and related AP support tasks</li><li>Adapt payroll processes during operational or system changes </li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-15T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialists
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are building a talent pool of experienced <strong>Payroll Specialists</strong> for upcoming contract and long-term opportunities within a variety of organizations in Alberta. These roles may involve supporting high-volume payroll environments, assisting with payroll system transitions, and ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation across diverse industries.</p><p>This is not an active job opening; however, we are connecting with payroll professionals who may be interested in future opportunities as they arise.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities (may vary by assignment):</strong></p><p>• Process end-to-end payroll for hourly, salaried, union, or non-union employees in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records including new hires, terminations, employee changes, earnings, deductions, and benefits updates.</p><p>• Review payroll data for accuracy, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure compliance with policies and legislation.</p><p>• Respond to employee payroll inquiries related to pay, deductions, taxes, and statements.</p><p>• Support payroll reporting, reconciliations, journal entries, and year-end activities (e.g., T4s).</p><p>• Assist with pension, benefits, and statutory remittances as required.</p><p>• Work collaboratively with HR and Finance teams to support payroll accuracy and process improvements.</p>
  • 2026-06-04T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Mississauga, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000 - 130000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the human resources function for a growing, multi-site manufacturing organization within the food and beverage industry. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who thrives in operational environments and brings strong experience supporting unionized workforces.</p><p>The HR Manager will play a key role in supporting leadership, enhancing HR processes, ensuring legislative compliance, and helping scale the organization during a period of continued growth.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the HR function across employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and policy administration</li><li>Support a multi-site workforce, including union and non-union populations</li><li>Ensure compliance with Ontario employment legislation, labour laws, and workplace safety requirements</li><li>Partner with operations leadership to drive employee engagement, conflict resolution, and performance management</li><li>Support workforce planning and hiring aligned with business growth and expansion</li><li>Manage employee relations matters including investigations, discipline, and workplace accommodations</li><li>Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and compliance documentation</li><li>Contribute to organizational planning, succession planning, and workforce development initiatives</li><li>Support compensation programs, attendance management, and HR process improvements</li><li>Foster a positive, collaborative, and safety-focused workplace culture</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-19T00:00:00Z
HR Specialist
  • Toronto, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 130000 - 155000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced HR People Operations Specialist to support a dynamic organization in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you will partner with leaders and employees to strengthen workplace practices, improve engagement, and ensure human resources programs are delivered effectively. This position requires a strong background in employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and HR systems oversight within a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and mentor a human resources team, ensuring daily activities support broader people strategies and organizational goals.</p><p>• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and staff by offering practical guidance on workplace policies, employment legislation, performance concerns, attendance matters, and organizational structure.</p><p>• Develop and support learning initiatives, including workshops and training sessions on key human resources topics and annual performance review processes.</p><p>• Drive programs that enhance employee engagement, support retention efforts, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.</p><p>• Review and maintain HR policies, handbook content, and related procedures, identifying opportunities to improve clarity, compliance, and employee support.</p><p>• Provide coaching to managers and employees on goal setting, development planning, career growth, and appropriate training opportunities.</p><p>• Oversee the accuracy of employee records and ensure all personnel updates, changes, and departures are documented and entered in a timely manner.</p><p>• Coordinate with internal systems teams to manage HR system updates, test enhancements, resolve issues, and support the rollout of new functionality.</p><p>• Manage disability and leave cases, including claims coordination, return-to-work planning, and communication with third-party providers, payroll, and leaders.</p><p>• Support compensation and benefits administration by preparing market survey submissions, reviewing trends, and addressing benefit-related concerns.</p>
  • 2026-06-12T00:00:00Z
Human Resources & People Operations Manager
  • Toronto, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>HR &amp; People Operations Manager</strong></p><p>The Opportunity</p><p>A growing organization is seeking an experienced <strong>HR &amp; People Operations Manager</strong> to support and strengthen its people function. Reporting to senior leadership, this role will oversee the employee lifecycle and contribute to the development of people programs, policies, and systems that support organizational effectiveness and employee experience.</p><p>This opportunity is well suited for an HR professional who is comfortable working in an evolving environment, enjoys creating structure, and can contribute across a broad range of Human Resources responsibilities.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><strong>HR Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, employment documentation, and employee records.</li><li>Coordinate payroll, compensation administration, and related employee processes.</li><li>Support compliance with applicable employment legislation and HR practices.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and update HR policies, procedures, and internal documentation.</li><li>Serve as a resource for employee and manager HR-related inquiries.</li></ul><p><strong>Talent Acquisition &amp; Workforce Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Lead full-cycle recruitment across a range of functions and levels.</li><li>Partner with leaders to identify hiring needs and support workforce planning activities.</li><li>Improve hiring processes, candidate experience, and recruitment practices.</li><li>Build and maintain talent pipelines to support future hiring needs.</li></ul><p><strong>Performance Management &amp; Employee Development</strong></p><ul><li>Support performance management programs and assist leaders with goal setting, feedback, coaching, and development planning.</li><li>Identify learning and development opportunities that support employee growth and organizational needs.</li><li>Encourage ongoing feedback and professional development practices.</li></ul><p><strong>Employee Experience &amp; Culture</strong></p><ul><li>Support employee engagement initiatives and workplace culture efforts.</li><li>Administer employee feedback programs, surveys, and recognition initiatives.</li><li>Support retention, team effectiveness, and employee engagement strategies.</li><li>Coordinate internal events, team-building activities, and culture-related programs.</li><li>Partner with leadership to support an inclusive, collaborative, and respectful work environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic HR Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Provide guidance to leaders on employee relations, organizational effectiveness, and people-related matters.</li><li>Contribute to organizational planning, change management, workforce planning, and organizational design discussions.</li><li>Align people programs and HR initiatives with business priorities.</li></ul><p><strong>Projects &amp; Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in cross-functional projects related to operational improvement and organizational growth.</li><li>Support process improvement initiatives and internal planning activities.</li><li>Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders on strategic projects and evolving priorities.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-03T00:00:00Z
HR Coordinator
  • Edmonton, AB
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is looking for a dedicated <strong>HR Coordinator</strong> to join their team in Edmonton, Alberta. This role supports day-to-day HR operations across recruitment, employee support, benefits, payroll, and HR administration. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow their career in human resources while contributing to a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Administer employee benefits updates using Workday and external platforms.</li><li>Coordinate recruitment activities, including postings, interviews, candidate communication, and pre-employment steps.</li><li>Support sourcing efforts and maintain candidate pipelines for specialized roles.</li><li>Represent the organization at career fairs and hiring events.</li><li>Process payroll and employee record updates, including banking, personal information, and deductions.</li><li>Provide first-level HR support to employees, candidates, and internal teams.</li><li>Maintain accurate electronic employee files and HR records.</li><li>Conduct audits and prepare reports to support data accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Manage requisitions in Workday and coordinate job postings on external boards.</li><li>Recommend process improvements to enhance HR administrative efficiency.</li></ul>
  • 2026-06-19T00:00:00Z
HR Manager/Director
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager/Director on behalf of our client. This leadership role is ideal for an HR professional who brings strong operational expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to align people strategies with business goals.</p><p><br></p><p>The selected candidate will oversee core human resources functions, support organizational growth, and help foster a positive and productive workplace culture. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across talent strategy, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and leadership development.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Lead and manage daily HR operations, policies, and programs</li><li>Partner with senior leadership to support workforce planning and organizational objectives</li><li>Oversee employee relations matters, including coaching, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local employment laws and regulations</li><li>Manage performance management processes and support leadership with employee development initiatives</li><li>Direct recruiting, onboarding, and retention efforts to help meet hiring goals</li><li>Evaluate and improve HR procedures, systems, and reporting capabilities</li><li>Oversee compensation, benefits, and employee engagement programs</li><li>Support change management initiatives and organizational development efforts</li><li>Supervise and mentor HR staff, as applicable</li></ul>
  • 2026-06-11T00:00:00Z