Payroll and Benefits Specialist (contract)

Hypertec Group; Quebec; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Health Spending Account

Paid Floater Days

New LaSalle facility

Job summary

Hypertec Group in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist (contract) to join our Human Resources team. You’ll manage bi-weekly payroll for 500+ hourly and salaried employees in Canada and the USA, and coordinate benefits administration.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of full-cycle Canadian payroll experience, UKG payroll knowledge is a plus, and certification from the National Payroll Institute is an asset.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years experience with full-cycle payroll processing for Canadian employees.
• USA experience is an asset.
• Experience with UKG payroll system is an asset.
• Certification from the National Payroll Institute or ongoing is an asset.
• Proficient in Word, Outlook and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Strong French (verbal and written) skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ hourly and salaried employees, in Canada and USA; manage off-cycles as needed.
• Support year-end processing of tax forms (T4, RL-1, and W-2s) and government declarations.
• Coordinate efforts between Payroll, HR, Finance and other departments to ensure employees are paid accurately, on time, and in accordance with government legislation.
• Review and validate timecard entries for hourly employees.
• Analyze custom reporting tools to review significant variances for accuracy.
• Process Records of Employment.
• Process and monitor garnishment orders and other special payments.
• Coordinate payments for CNESST files.
• Coordinate benefit premium payments for employees on leave of absence.
• Assist in managing various time off policies.
• Coordinate and administer group medical benefits and retirement (RRSP/DPSP) benefits, including enrollments, terminations, and monthly invoice reconciliations.
• Provide excellent customer service to employees by responding to general inquiries regarding payroll and benefits.
• Provide guidance and training to employees on payroll and timekeeping systems.

Skills

Full-cycle payroll processing

Canadian payroll

French language

Interpersonal & communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Confidential data handling

Education

National Payroll Institute certification

Tools

UKG payroll

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

VLOOKUP

Pivot Tables

Job description

Payroll and Benefits Specialist (contract)

Job Category: Corporate

• Posted : August 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Saint-Laurent, QC H4S1R3, CAN

Description

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Join a global company shaping the future with technology that drives lasting impact.

Hypertec is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist (contract) to join our Human Resources team in Montreal, Quebec. If you are motivated, collaborative, and aligned with our values, we would love to hear from you.

We believe that how we work is just as important as what we build. Our values reflect the mindset we bring to everything we do:

• Innovation
• Customer Focus
• Trust
• Entrepreneurship
• Communication

What You’ll Be Contributing

• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ hourly and salaried employees, in Canada and USA; manage off-cycles as needed;
• Support year-end processing of tax forms (T4, RL-1, and W-2s) and government declarations;
• Coordinate efforts between Payroll, HR, Finance and other departments to ensure employees are paid accurately, on time, and in accordance with government legislation;
• Review and validate timecard entries for hourly employees;
• Analyze custom reporting tools to review significant variances for accuracy;
• Process Records of Employment;
• Process and monitor garnishment orders and other special payments;
• Coordinate payments for CNESST files;
• Coordinate benefit premium payments for employees on leave of absence;
• Assist in managing various time off policies;
• Coordinate and administer group medical benefits and retirement (RRSP/DPSP) benefits, including enrollments, terminations, and monthly invoice reconciliations;
• Provide excellent customer service to employees by responding to general inquiries regarding payroll and benefits;
• Provide guidance and training to employees on payroll and timekeeping systems.

What Sets You Apart

• 3 to 5 years experience with full-cycle payroll processing for Canadian employees. USA experience an asset;
• Experience with UKG payroll system is an asset;
• Certification from the National Payroll Institute or ongoing is an asset;
• Proficient computer skills with Word, Outlook, and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables);
• Personal integrity when working with confidential information;
• Strong attention to detail and adaptability, with ability to process large volumes of data;
• Superior problem solving, multitasking, and organizational skills;
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills in French (verbal and written).

What’s In it For You

• Hybrid work model (3 days per week in office), supported by competitive benefits.
• Comprehensive health benefits that ensure you and your family are covered for a wide range of medical needs.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Paid Floater Days.
• Our head office will soon relocate to a new, state-of-the-art facility in LaSalle, near the Lachine Canal. Designed to set new standards in sustainability, it reflects our commitment to responsible growth and innovation.

About Hypertec

Founded in 1984, Hypertec empowers innovators to push boundaries and lead their industries through transformative technology.

Through our five divisions—High Performance Compute & AI, Data Center Construction, Health, Custom Manufacturing, and Solutions Partner—we help clients turn complex challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth. Trusted by leaders in AI, financial services, media & entertainment, healthcare, and the public sector, we serve clients in over 80 countries.

Recognized globally for innovation and sustainability, including our revolutionary immersion-born servers, we continue to deliver technology that makes a lasting difference.

Hypertec is an equal opportunity employer.

Hypertec evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status or any other legally protected characteristic.