Payroll Admin Technician – Pay & Compliance

Dawson-College; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawson College is seeking a payroll administrative specialist to manage payroll entries, deductions and related requests. The role supports quarterly and year-end processes, manages employee inquiries, and ensures accuracy of payroll data in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

With a DEC or equivalent and strong Excel/Word skills, you will work to maintain confidentiality and comply with collective agreements, while coordinating with Payroll Professionals and Managers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll cycles and payroll processes.
• Intermediate Word and Excel skills.
• Excellent planning and time management; ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

• Processes all payroll related entries including adjustments, vacation bank payouts, holidays, leaves, and related entries.
• Receives, analyzes and processes pay related requests; applies applicable policies and collective agreements.
• Verifies payroll entries related to salaries, budget codes and calculations.
• Supports quarterly and year-end payroll processes and reporting for Finance and auditors.
• Responds to employee payroll inquiries and manages payroll communications.
• Prepares and submits Records of Employments.
• Produces annual leave banks and manages vacation/sick entitlements.
• Administers overtime banks and vacation conversions as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Payroll cycles

Payroll processes

Excel

Word

Time management

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Data entry

English communication

French communication

Clara RH-Paie

Education

DEC or equivalent

Tools

Clara RH-Paie

Job description

Dawson College is seeking a payroll administrative specialist to manage payroll entries, deductions and related requests. The role supports quarterly and year-end processes, manages employee inquiries, and ensures accuracy of payroll data in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

With a DEC or equivalent and strong Excel/Word skills, you will work to maintain confidentiality and comply with collective agreements, while coordinating with Payroll Professionals and Managers.