Full-Cycle Payroll Specialist (6-Month Contract) – Hybrid

Altis; St. Catharines; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a six-month contract in Canada. The role is hybrid, located in St. Catharines or Toronto, ON, and requires strong English communication.

You will oversee full-cycle payroll administration, collaborating with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely payments. The position emphasizes compliance with CRA, ESA, and payroll policies, with opportunities to optimize processes and support financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related HR or payroll experience.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation required; CPM designation strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, CRA requirements, ESA, and compensation practices.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting is an asset; proficiency with MS Office and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing from timesheets to GL posting.
• Ensure compliance with CRA requirements, ESA, and internal payroll policies.
• Prepare ROE, remittances, T4s, pension adjustments and year-end reconciliations.
• Administer taxable benefits, leaves, severance, and incentive payments.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and collaborate with Finance on reporting and audits.
• Partner with HR and external vendors to resolve inquiries and improve processes.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (asset)

Tools

Power Platform

Copilot

AI productivity tools

Job description

Altis is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a six-month contract in Canada. The role is hybrid, located in St. Catharines or Toronto, ON, and requires strong English communication.

You will oversee full-cycle payroll administration, collaborating with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely payments. The position emphasizes compliance with CRA, ESA, and payroll policies, with opportunities to optimize processes and support financial reporting.