Payroll Administrator

Metro Supply Chain; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 50 - 75; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings with company match

Wellness programs

Company team wear allowance

Employee Appreciation Day

Company sponsored social events

Community volunteering

Job summary

Metro Supply Chain in Montreal is seeking a Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate and timely payroll for all employees, maintaining strict compliance with federal and provincial regulations.

You will process bi-weekly payrolls, handle regular and off-cycle payments (hourly, salaries, bonuses, commissions), maintain employee records, and support year-end activities and audits while collaborating with HR and Finance.

Qualifications

• Member of Canadian Payroll Association/PCP designation.
• 3–5 years of payroll experience in a medium-to-large company.
• Bilingual communication with internal clients outside Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Weeksyll payroll processing for employees (bi-weekly).
• Process regular and off-cycle payrolls (hourly, salaries, bonuses, commissions).
• Maintain employee payroll records including hires, terminations, leaves and changes.
• Calculate wages, overtime, holiday pay, retro pay and other earnings.
• Ensure accurate deductions for taxes, benefits, pension, and garnishments.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies prior to submission.
• Prepare payroll reports for Finance, HR Operations and Management.
• Assist with year-end activities, ROE and audits.
• Communicate with clients and colleagues regularly respecting confidentiality.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Payroll Association PCP designation

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

UKG

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM

Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world’s fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada’s largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2026 winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.

Summary

The payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial regulations.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Bi-Weekly preparation of the pay for employees
• Process regular and off-cycle payrolls (hourly, salaries, bonuses, commissions)
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, leaves and changes.
• Calculate wages, overtime, statutory holiday pay, retro pay and other earnings
• Ensure accurate deductions for taxes, benefits, pension/retirement plans, garnishments
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll submission
• Produce payroll reports for Finance, HR Operations, operations and management as required
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and confidentially
• Support year-end activities, ROE and audits
• Participate in payroll system upgrades testing, and process improvements
• Verify attendance, review timesheets, wage computation, hours worked and pay adjustments
• Inform the supervisors or management of any discrepancy in the timecards
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintaining and organizing the filing system
• Distributing the payroll stubs to the different facilities
• Complete statistical reports, statements and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts and submit them to appropriate departments
• Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits, pension plan, unemployment and medical insurance
• Act as a temporary replacement during vacation time
• Other duties as assigned depending on daily priority (including HR tasks)

Education

• Member of the Canadian Payroll Association/Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of payroll related experience in a medium-to-large organization
• Bilingual (English and French), as they must communicate with internal customers located outside of the province of Quebec.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation
• Knowledge of Ceridian HRIS Dayforce is mandatory
• Knowledge of UKG would be an asset
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Outlook, Excel
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work independently in a time sensitive environment
• Reliable, organized, detail oriented, adapt quickly to change and deliver under the pressure of tight deadlines
• Ability to multi-task & simultaneously manage a high volume of demanding projects.
• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality is mandatory

The position holder will be required to communicate regularly with clients, management and colleagues located outside Quebec as part of work and case follow-ups. An advance level of spoken and written English is required

Why Join Us

• Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
• The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness programs to support your family’s well-being
• A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
• Company team wear allowance
• Employee Appreciation Day
• Company sponsored social events
• Community volunteering

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace where people feel included and valued. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation for a special ability or need during the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of our Human Resources Team. #HP