Payroll Administrator

Altis Recruitment; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm seeks a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator for a permanent hybrid position based in downtown Toronto. The role entails managing payroll across Canadian and U.S. offices, requiring strong attention to detail and professional discretion. Candidates should have a PCP designation or be working toward it, along with 2+ years of payroll experience. This position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment, perfect for growth within the legal field.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience in a multi-jurisdictional setting.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and time management skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle biweekly, monthly, and quarterly payroll across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile related general ledger accounts.
• Remit statutory withholdings and monitor payroll compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Bilingualism (English / French)

Education

PCP designation or working toward it

Tools

UKG Pro

Job description

This range is provided by Altis Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$70,000.00 / yr - CA$75,000.00 / yr

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Payroll Coordinator - Hybrid, Permanent

Our legal client is seeking a Payroll Coordinator for a permanent hybrid role, 2-3 days on-site in downtown Toronto.

This position supports payroll operations across multiple Canadian and U.S. offices and is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive professional looking to grow within a collaborative and fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage full-cycle biweekly, monthly, and quarterly payroll across multiple jurisdictions.
• Handle employee changes such as hires, terminations, promotions, and leaves.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile related general ledger accounts.
• Remit statutory withholdings, benefit contributions, and garnishments.
• Issue ROEs and prepare year-end tax slips (T4s, W2s).
• Generate reports using UKG Pro and BI tools.
• Monitor legislative changes and ensure payroll compliance.
• Participate in audits and continuous improvement projects.
• Support the team during peak periods and absences.

What You Bring :

• PCP designation or currently working toward it.
• 2+ years of payroll experience, ideally in a multi-jurisdictional setting.
• Experience with UKG Pro is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and time management skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Bilingualism (English / French) is an asset.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Legal

Accounting

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