Payroll Adminstrator

Adecco; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Medical and dental benefits

Free training programs

New onboarding process

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a detail-driven Payroll Administrator in Waterloo, ON, to manage biweekly payroll for up to 1,000 employees. This temporary role requires a minimum of 2 years of payroll experience, with a focus on accuracy and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include processing payroll, calculating overtime, and handling employee lifecycle events. This position offers a competitive pay rate of $25.00 - $35.00/hour and comes with medical and dental benefits. Join a team committed to fostering a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of payroll experience required.
• Proven experience processing biweekly payroll for 500+ employees required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Import, balance, and transmit biweekly payroll for up to 1,000 employees.
• Calculate overtime and statutory holiday pay in accordance with legislation.
• Review and post weekly employee timesheets for salaried and hourly staff.
• Verify integration files before processing payroll.
• Process all employee lifecycle events including new hires and terminations.
• Prepare, review, and submit Records of Employment accurately.

Skills

Strong payroll processing experience

Exceptional attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation

Job description

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time detail-driven Payroll Administrator to manage full-cycle biweekly payroll for a large, multi-province employee group for our client in Waterloo, ON. This role requires you to have strong payroll processing experience, excellent accuracy, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Pay Rate: $25.00 - $35.00/hour (based on experience)
• Location: Waterloo, ON
• Schedule: Monday to Friday | 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Job type: Temporary | Full-time | 6 months contract with possibility to be extended
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Here’s why you should apply:

• Paid weekly accurate and on time
• Strong health and safety programs
• Medical and dental benefits once qualified
• Free training programs
• New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities

• Import, balance, and transmit biweekly payroll for up to 1,000 employees across multiple provinces.
• Calculate overtime and statutory holiday pay in accordance with provincial labor legislation.
• Review and post weekly employee timesheets for both salaried and hourly staff.
• Verify and validate HRIS integration files before processing payroll.
• Process all employee lifecycle events, including new hires, terminations, status changes, and leaves.
• Manage updates related to compensation changes, RRSP/TFSA selections, and employee banking information.
• Prepare, review, and submit Records of Employment (ROEs) accurately and on time.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees, leadership, and internal partners.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration or completion of the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation (asset).
• Minimum 2+ years of payroll experience-required.
• Proven experience processing biweekly payroll for 500+ employees (salaried and hourly)-required.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to problem-solve effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada.

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we're making the future work for everyone.

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