Payroll & Attendance Specialist (Temp, 5 Months)

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Toronto is seeking a full-time payroll administrator to manage payroll processing and attendance records within its Public Health division. The ideal candidate will have considerable administrative experience, expertise in payroll system software, and excellent analytical skills. This role is temporary and offers competitive hourly rates in a supportive work environment dedicated to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Considerable clerical/administrative experience related to payroll.
• Experience interpreting collective agreements and payroll policies.
• Experience preparing detailed reports and statistical data.

Responsibilities

• Processes payroll information and maintains attendance records.
• Coordinates daily timesheets and manages payroll-related documentation.
• Responds to payroll inquiries and prepares reports on salary statuses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary education in public administration, payroll, accounting, or human resources management

Tools

Payroll system software (e.g., ESS/MSS, SAP, SuccessFactors)

Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel with pivot tables)

Job description

The City of Toronto is seeking a full-time payroll administrator to manage payroll processing and attendance records within its Public Health division. The ideal candidate will have considerable administrative experience, expertise in payroll system software, and excellent analytical skills. This role is temporary and offers competitive hourly rates in a supportive work environment dedicated to equity and inclusion.