Bilingual Payroll Specialist

David Aplin Recruiting; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Employee share program

Pension matching up to 6%

Monday to Friday schedule

Job summary

David Aplin Recruiting is seeking a bilingual Payroll Specialist to join a busy centralized payroll team supporting operations across Canada, with a focus on the Quebec district.

Location: Edmonton, Montreal, or Ottawa; Work Arrangement: In-office. The role handles full-cycle payroll for hourly staff and requires strong knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations and timely, accurate processing.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English required.
• Minimum 2 years of full-cycle payroll experience (5+ preferred).
• Quebec payroll experience strongly preferred.
• Union payroll experience is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, deductions, benefits, and remittances.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle weekly payroll for hourly employees.
• Process new hires, terminations, transfers, and employee changes.
• Review time entries and move from paper to electronic timekeeping.
• Process payroll remittances, deductions, benefits, and adjustments.
• Prepare T4s, Relevé 1s, and year-end payroll reporting.
• Reconcile and remit payroll and union benefit liabilities.
• Ensure compliance with Quebec requirements and applicable laws.
• Collaborate with internal teams, employees, and union reps.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain confidential payroll records.

Skills

Bilingual French/English

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

PCP certification (preferred)

Tools

JD Edwards/JDE

Oracle payroll systems

Job description

Join a leading organization and advance your payroll career! Aplin is currently recruiting for aBilingual Payroll Specialistto join a busy centralized payroll team supporting operations across Canada, with a focus on the Quebec district.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who is comfortable with full-cycle payroll, hourly employees, and a fast-paced environment.

Location:Edmonton, Montreal, or Ottawa
Work Arrangement:In-office

Compensation

• $65,000–$77,000 annually, based on experience and location
• Annual/performance bonus

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits effective from day one
• Employee share program
• Pension matching currently up to 5%, increasing to 6% in January
• Monday to Friday, full-time position

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle weekly payroll for hourly employees.
• Process new hires, terminations, transfers, and employee changes.
• Review and process time entries and support the transition from paper time cards to electronic timekeeping.
• Process payroll remittances, deductions, benefits, and adjustments.
• Prepare T4s, Relevé 1s, and other year-end payroll reporting.
• Reconcile and remit payroll and union benefit liabilities.
• Ensure payroll complies with Quebec requirements, government legislation, and collective agreements.
• Work closely with internal teams, employees, and union representatives.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both written and spoken French and English is mandatory.
• Minimum2 years of full-cycle payroll experience, ideally 5+ years.
• Quebec payroll experience is strongly preferred.
• Union payroll experience is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, deductions, benefits, and remittances.
• Experience with hourly payroll in a high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• PCP certification or working toward PCP is preferred.
• Experience withJD Edwards/JDE or Oracle payroll systemsis an asset.
• Must be comfortable workingin-officein Edmonton, Montreal, or Ottawa.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.