Bilingual Canadian Payroll Specialist - Multi-Provincial

Lever, Inc.; Westmount; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

RRSP with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SolvoGlobal in Montreal, Canada, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage accurate, timely payroll processing for a diverse client base across Canadian provinces. SQL not required; bilingual English/French and PCP/PLP certification are essential.

You will work with payroll systems and HRIS, ensure compliance with provincial requirements, and resolve payroll issues in a fast-paced client-service environment, with on-site collaboration in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of payroll experience, with at least 5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Demonstrated experience processing Canadian payroll across multiple provinces.
• Strong understanding of Canadian payroll processes, taxation, deductions, and provincial requirements.
• Experience working with payroll systems and HRIS platforms.
• PCP or PLP certification and bilingual English/French required.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for a growing client base in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws.
• Process and review Canadian multi-provincial payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Import new-hire data and employee timesheet information into payroll systems.
• Review and calculate pay for new hires, status changes, transfers, promotions, incentives, and other adjustments.
• Calculate final pay for terminated employees in accordance with provincial requirements.
• Prepare off-cycle payrolls and manual checks when required.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and perform quality assurance before payroll submission.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and data issues.
• Troubleshoot payroll, HRIS, timekeeping, and employee pay-related issues.
• Respond to payroll and HRIS questions from clients, employees, and internal teams.
• Enter and maintain new-hire information within the HRIS.
• Maintain and update employee information and applicable HRIS modules.
• Manage voluntary payroll deductions and other payroll-related adjustments.
• Work with time clock and timekeeping systems to ensure accurate payroll inputs.
• Generate payroll reports for management, compliance, audits, and client requests.
• Collaborate with other departments to investigate issues and develop appropriate resolutions.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive payroll and employee information.

Skills

Canadian payroll

Payroll processing

HRIS

Timekeeping systems

Bilingual English/French

Excel

Outlook

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HRIS platforms

Timekeeping systems

Payroll systems

Job description

SolvoGlobal in Montreal, Canada, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage accurate, timely payroll processing for a diverse client base across Canadian provinces. SQL not required; bilingual English/French and PCP/PLP certification are essential.

You will work with payroll systems and HRIS, ensure compliance with provincial requirements, and resolve payroll issues in a fast-paced client-service environment, with on-site collaboration in a dynamic team.