Hybrid Payroll & Admin Specialist — Canadian Payroll Expert

American President Lines; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM Group is seeking a Payroll & Administration Specialist for a 15-month contract in Montreal. The hybrid role covers Canadian payroll processing with ADP, daily office administration, and training coordination, requiring legal authorization to work in Canada.

The ideal candidate will bring payroll experience, strong organizational skills, and bilingual English/French communication to support HR and operations. University degree and ADP knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English and French.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills.
• Proactive, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Payroll review and validation: full cycle bi-weekly and year-end processing with ADP.
• Maintain confidential payroll records and respond to employee questions.
• Coordinate office operations: supplies, facilities, onboarding, and vendor coordination.
• Coordinate training activities and maintain training records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

English/French

MS Office

Excel

Multitasking

Prioritization

Education

University degree

Payroll certification

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

CMA CGM Group is seeking a Payroll & Administration Specialist for a 15-month contract in Montreal. The hybrid role covers Canadian payroll processing with ADP, daily office administration, and training coordination, requiring legal authorization to work in Canada.

The ideal candidate will bring payroll experience, strong organizational skills, and bilingual English/French communication to support HR and operations. University degree and ADP knowledge are preferred.