Payroll Administrator

Carefor Health & Community Services; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization located in Ottawa is seeking a Payroll Administrator. This role is responsible for processing payroll, ensuring compliance with collective agreements, and maintaining payroll records. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll administration, strong attention to detail, and a background in accounting or finance. Compensation includes benefits and a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

HOOPP pension plan

Great benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Canadian Payroll laws is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employees are paid according to the payroll schedule.
• Prepare and verify payroll data and process payments.
• Assist in annual pension reconciliations and T4 preparation.

Skills

Payroll data preparation

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting or finance

Tools

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity: Payroll Administrator, Permanent

Posting Date: August 2025

Reporting to the Payroll Manager and working closely with Human Resources, the Payroll Administrator is responsible for ensuring that all employees are paid in accordance with Carefor’s bi-weekly payroll schedule and in accordance with the terms & conditions of employment as prescribed by Collective Agreements, Carefor policy, employment contracts, and legislative requirements. Primary tasks include preparing and verifying payroll data, processing employee payments, preparing T2200 and ROEs, assisting the supervisor in annual pension reconciliations and adjustments and T4 preparation, monthly and annual payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and payroll remittances.

Overtime may be required to meet payroll deadlines.

About us:

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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