Payroll Specialist Jobs in Ottawa, ON

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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

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

Accounts Payable Specialist

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
28.5 - 33 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a healthcare organization in Ottawa, Ontario through a Long-term Contract opportunity. This position is suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong attention to detail, and can manage full-cycle payables with a high degree of accuracy. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining timely payments, supporting financial controls, and ensuring vendor transactions are processed efficiently. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end accounts payable activities, including receiving, reviewing, coding, and entering a large volume of invoices accurately and on schedule. • Confirm that invoices are properly authorized by checking approvals and supporting documentation before processing payment. • Reconcile corporate credit card statements and follow up on discrepancies to ensure records are complete and accurate. • Review and process petty cash receipts while maintaining organized documentation for audit and reporting purposes. • Prepare and issue payments to both Canadian and U.S. vendors in accordance with payment terms and internal procedures. • Validate invoice details within the organization's financial system to ensure correct coding, amounts, and supporting information. • Perform account reconciliations and assist with resolving variances related to payables, accrued expenses, and vendor balances. • Support day-to-day accounting operations by using ERP and accounting software tools to maintain accurate financial records and efficient workflows.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

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