Payroll Administrator

Melanie Lyne; Laval (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Melanie Lyne is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage accurate, timely payroll across Canada in a fast-paced retail environment. You will ensure compliance, support HR and Finance, and deliver a seamless employee experience.

You will validate payroll cycles, process corrections, reconcile hours, prepare ROEs, and support year-end activities while maintaining strong knowledge of Canadian employment standards and payroll systems such as Dayforce and StoreForce.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with payroll systems Dayforce and StoreForce.
• 3–5 years of payroll experience.
• Knowledge of Canadian employment standards and labour legislation is a plus.
• Fluent communication in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Validate payroll cycles and new hires in the payroll system.
• Process corrections and reconcile hours across reports and systems.
• Verify eligibility for paid time off and update systems accordingly.
• Prepare and issue Records of Employment (ROEs) and reports.
• Support year-end payroll activities and audits.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Dayforce

StoreForce

Analytical thinking

Bilingual (French & English)

Communication skills

Education

PCP designation (asset)

Tools

Dayforce

StoreForce

Job description

As Payroll Administrator, you’ll ensure accurate and timely payroll for our teams across Canada. You’ll maintain compliance, support HR and Finance, and play a key role in delivering a seamless employee experience in a fast-paced retail environment.

How you will support the team

• Validate payroll cycles and new hires in the payroll system.
• Process corrections, reconcile hours, and ensure data accuracy across reports and systems.
• Verify eligibility for paid time off and update systems accordingly.
• Review and process payroll-related documents (changes, direct deposits, interim adjustments).
• Import and reconcile payroll data (hours, rewards, etc.).
• Perform audits to ensure accuracy.
• Analyze and process departure notices, and calculate severance pay according to legislation.
• Prepare and issue Records of Employment (ROEs).
• Create reports as needed.
• Support year-end payroll activities.
• Reconciliation of group insurance invoices.
• Prepare and send reports on a recurrent basis.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes.
• Provide information on payroll matters and benefit plans to all employees.
• Support on several requests related to the group insurance.

Qualifications

The people who thrive with us have:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with payroll systems (Dayforce, StoreForce)
• 3-5 years of experience in payroll
• Knowledge of employment standards and labour legislation for all Canadian provinces (strong asset)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both French and English
• Communication skills
• PCP (Payroll Compliance Professional) designation completed or in progress (asset)
• Knowledge of WCB’s reporting and payment (asset).