Payroll Administrator Jobs in Waterloo, ON

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Payroll Administrator

Kitchener, ON
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, an established organization in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional with experience managing multi-provincial payroll, including Quebec, who takes pride in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of payroll, employee data maintenance, payroll reporting, government filings, payroll calculations, and responding to employee and management inquiries. Must-Have Qualifications<ul><li>Payroll experience using Oracle is required.</li><li>Minimum 2 years of payroll experience.</li><li>Experience processing multi-provincial payroll, including Quebec, is required.</li><li>Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is required.</li><li>Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Ability to manage confidential employee and financial information.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.</li></ul>Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Processing & Administration<ul><li>Collect, review, and validate employee hours and payroll submissions.</li><li>Calculate and input employee hours and other payroll-related information.</li><li>Enter payroll changes and employee updates for each pay period.</li><li>Provide payroll information and support to Branch Managers as required.</li><li>Process special payroll entries, including bonus payments and other adjustments.</li><li>Calculate statutory holiday pay and other payroll-related entitlements.</li><li>Calculate and process health benefit and pension payments.</li><li>Prepare and verify employee statements of earnings.</li><li>Run payroll reports and review information for accuracy.</li><li>Prepare and process payroll-related journal entries.</li><li>Ensure payroll is processed accurately and within established deadlines.</li><li>Process payroll across multiple Canadian provinces, including Quebec.</li></ul>Government Reporting & Compliance<ul><li>Complete and submit required government forms and documentation.</li><li>Prepare and submit Employment Insurance (EI) new hire reports.</li><li>Prepare and process Records of Employment (ROEs).</li><li>Assist with the preparation, reconciliation, and distribution of annual T4s.</li><li>Ensure payroll records and documentation are accurate and properly maintained.</li><li>Maintain compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation.</li><li>Apply Quebec-specific payroll requirements as applicable.</li></ul>Banking Administration<ul><li>Support payroll-related banking administration and processes.</li><li>Maintain open communication with banking partners and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Respond to and resolve payroll-related banking inquiries and discrepancies.</li><li>Ensure payroll funding and banking information is accurate and timely.</li></ul>
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

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

Accounts Receivable Administrator

Cambridge, ON
onsite
Permanent
58000 - 70000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Administrator to join a busy finance team in Cambridge, Ontario. In this role, you will support the accuracy of receivables operations by managing payment activity, maintaining customer account records, and resolving billing-related issues with a high level of attention to detail. The successful candidate is proactive, comfortable working across departments, and committed to improving day-to-day accounts receivable processes. Responsibilities:• Review and process accounts receivable transactions to ensure customer payment information is accurate, complete, and properly recorded.• Apply incoming funds from bank activity each day, including cheques, credit card payments, and other remittances, while keeping customer accounts up to date.• Record customer payments in the system and reconcile receipts against outstanding invoices to maintain accurate balances.• Set up new customer profiles and update account details in Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP. • Investigate payment variances, billing concerns, and account discrepancies, then work with internal teams to resolve issues efficiently.• Prepare and distribute customer invoices and statements, including month-end statement generation and mailing activities.• Manage recurring payment processes such as pre-authorized direct payments and credit card transactions for assigned customer accounts.• Support credit hold reviews and coordinate with relevant departments to help resolve account issues and keep orders moving.• Contribute to strengthening accounts receivable procedures by identifying gaps, taking ownership of problems, and helping improve workflow consistency.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

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