6 results for Payroll Manager in Kanata, ON

Payroll Specialist

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
30 - 35 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare organization in Ottawa, Ontario on a Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited to someone who thrives in a high-volume payroll setting and can manage time-sensitive work with accuracy and discretion. The successful candidate will support end-to-end payroll activities, benefits-related remittances, reporting, and payroll calculations while contributing to smooth and compliant payroll operations. Responsibilities:• Administer payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring pay is issued accurately and within established timelines.• Review payroll data, validate earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies before finalizing each pay cycle.• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to support auditing, reconciliation, and internal record-keeping needs.• Calculate payments such as regular wages, adjustments, and other payroll-related amounts in accordance with applicable policies and legislation.• Coordinate benefit remittances and related payroll deductions, ensuring amounts are reconciled and submitted correctly.• Maintain payroll records and support compliance with statutory remittances, tax requirements, and organizational procedures.• Work with payroll and accounting systems to enter, update, and verify employee payroll information.• Assist with additional payroll administration duties as required to support day-to-day operations.
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Payroll consultant

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
63 - 73 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll consultant to support a long-term contract opportunity in Ottawa, Ontario. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can build structure, improve processes, and provide reliable guidance across complex payroll operations in the United States and internationally. The successful candidate will bring strong communication skills and hands-on expertise managing payroll, benefits, compliance, and vendor coordination in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities:• Establish and organize payroll operations for a newly formed or developing payroll function, creating practical processes that support accuracy and consistency.• Oversee end-to-end payroll activities for employees in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, ensuring timely processing and alignment with applicable legislation and internal policies.• Administer payroll-related records, deductions, taxable benefits, and remittances with careful attention to compliance requirements.• Work closely with internal stakeholders to address payroll inquiries, explain processes clearly, and build confidence across teams.• Review payroll data for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues through detailed analysis and corrective action.• Coordinate with external payroll providers and system partners to support service delivery, reporting needs, and process improvements.• Support benefit and expense-related payroll components, including integration points involving platforms such as Concur and payroll applications.• Contribute to audits, reconciliations, and documentation updates to strengthen payroll controls and reporting reliability.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Payroll Analyst, Finance

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 88000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a well respected organization that's looking to add an experienced Payroll Analyst to their team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. Advantages:-Competitive salary (70-88K)-Full benefits + defined pension-3 weeks vacation + 20 sick days-Free parking-Great team & team culture Responsibilities:• Administer the organization’s bi-weekly payroll cycles for different employee groups, ensuring each run is completed accurately and on schedule.• Determine employee earnings and deductions, including regular pay, overtime, benefits, special payments, and approved salary adjustments.• Validate payroll transactions against internal policies, legislative requirements, collective agreement provisions, and supporting People and Culture documentation before submission.• Monitor payroll changes to confirm alignment with approved budgets, then reconcile totals and transmit finalized data to the external payroll provider.• Manage payroll-related documentation for garnishments, on-call compensation, and employee status updates such as hires, departures, and changes between permanent and part-time work.• Maintain complete and accurate payroll records, including preparing Records of Employment and supporting annual tax slip production such as T4s and T4As.• Reconcile payroll accounts each month and complete required remittances, journal entries, and data submissions within established deadlines.• Update payroll databases through file imports, verify coding for permanent equivalent reporting, and support annual reporting requirements including pension adjustments and deduction reconciliations.• Prepare leave balance valuations and other payroll support schedules for year-end audit activities, while assisting with payroll analysis and backup coverage as needed.• Maintain current payroll and pension procedures documentation and provide operational support during payroll administration absences.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Bilingual Payroll Specialist

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an excellent owner managed business that's looking for a bilingual Payroll Specialist. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. Advantages:-Competitive salary (80-90K)-Full benefits + RRSP matching-3 weeks vacation-Free parking -Excellent culture and leadership team-On site role with some flexibility Responsibilities:• Process weekly payroll for approximately 200 non-union employees, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and on schedule.• Maintain payroll records by entering, verifying, and updating earnings data while resolving discrepancies that affect employee pay.• Audit payroll calculations, investigate variances, and make corrections to support accurate wage processing.• Prepare payroll-related reports covering earnings, statutory deductions, taxes, and other withholdings for internal review and record-keeping.• Update employee payroll profiles to reflect changes such as tax exemptions, benefit selections, insurance coverage, and other deductions that impact net pay.• Administer employee benefits and pension information in coordination with payroll requirements and company policies.• Set up new hires in payroll systems and ensure employee information is entered completely and correctly.• Provide payroll support to HR and Finance by responding to inquiries, supplying data, and assisting with related administrative activities.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Manager, Complex Accounting

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Manager, Complex Accounting to lead the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in Ottawa, Ontario. This position is suited to a finance leader who can navigate complex accounting matters, strengthen reporting processes, and support high-quality analysis across the organization. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of IFRS, sound judgement in addressing technical accounting issues, and the ability to guide a team in a demanding, deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Lead the review and oversight of complex accounting matters and significant financial transactions to ensure accurate treatment and reporting.• Plan for the adoption of new accounting standards and coordinate their implementation across reporting processes.• Identify technical accounting concerns early and introduce practical improvements that increase efficiency and consistency.• Manage the year-end and ongoing audit process for multiple entities, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.• Build effective working relationships with operational teams and finance colleagues to support clear communication and aligned reporting outcomes.• Guide initiatives that improve the preparation of reporting schedules, including the use of automation to simplify recurring activities.• Supervise and mentor the financial reporting team, setting clear expectations and supporting the delivery of financial statements, reports, and analysis.• Organize competing priorities and monitor timelines closely to ensure all reporting obligations are completed on schedule.Complex
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Finance Manager

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and provide sound oversight of accounting activities for our construction client in Kingston, Ontario. This position plays a key role in supporting business decisions through accurate reporting, budgeting, and payroll administration. The successful candidate will bring strong systems knowledge, a hands-on approach to financial management, and the ability to strengthen reporting processes while maintaining compliance and accuracy. Responsibilities:• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with established standards.• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports that provide clear insight into organizational performance and support leadership decision-making.• Lead budgeting activities, monitor variances, and provide analysis to help guide financial planning and resource allocation.• Manage payroll processes and coordinate with relevant systems to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule.• Administer and optimize accounting software and related financial tools to improve efficiency, reporting quality, and internal controls.• Produce customized financial analyses and ad hoc reports to address operational needs and executive requests.• Support the maintenance and improvement of reporting frameworks using tools such as Crystal Reports and other business systems.• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align financial information with operational priorities and strengthen overall data accuracy.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z