Payroll Specialist

Randstad Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Montreal is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll for 400 employees across Canada and the U.S. This role offers a competitive salary of $75,000 to $90,000 and a hybrid work model of 3 remote days per week. Candidates must have strong multi-province payroll experience, be bilingual in French and English, and possess a solid understanding of compliance requirements in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive group insurance

4 weeks of vacation

Flexible hours

Group RRSP with employer contribution

Modern office space

Free parking

Qualifications

• Strong experience in multi-province and U.S. payroll is required.
• Excellent command of year-end tax document processes and compliance requirements.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Process and oversee bi-weekly full-cycle payroll for 400 employees.
• Handle unionized and non-unionized payroll, following collective agreements.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation.

Skills

Multi-province and U.S. payroll experience

Year-end process knowledge

Detail-oriented

Bilingual in French and English

Tools

UKG

Job description

Position : Payroll Specialist

Job Type : Permanent, Full-time (35 hours / week)

Industry : Manufacturing – Mid-sized company

Location : Montreal (Hybrid – 3 days remote per week)

Salary : $75,000 to $90,000, based on experience

Software : UKG (an asset)

Are you a meticulous and autonomous Payroll Specialist looking for a dynamic and people-first environment? A well-established mid-sized manufacturing company based in Montreal is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage a payroll of 400 employees across Canada (multi-province) and the United States, within a multi-union environment.

Advantages

• Competitive salary between $75,000 and $90,000, based on experience
• Hybrid work model: 3 remote days per week
• Comprehensive group insurance plan (medical, dental, disability, life)
• 4 weeks of vacation starting from day one
• Flexible hours promoting work-life balance
• Group RRSP with employer contribution
• Modern office space and free parking
• A stable, supportive, and collaborative team in a respectful, engaging work environment

Responsibilities

• Process and oversee bi-weekly full‑cycle payroll for 400 employees (Canada + US)
• Handle both unionized and non-unionized payroll, in line with multiple collective agreements
• Manage government remittances, journal entries, and year‑end reconciliations
• Prepare year‑end tax documents (T4, RL‑1, W‑2, etc.)
• Work closely with the HR and accounting teams
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices
• Ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation

Qualifications

• Strong experience in multi‑province and U.S. payroll (required)
• Excellent command of year‑end processes and related compliance requirements
• Solid understanding of collective agreements and manufacturing environments
• Experience with UKG (strong asset)
• Highly detail‑oriented, discreet, and self‑motivated
• Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written)

Summary

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Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity‑seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non‑binary / gender non‑conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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