Payroll Specialist - 6 months contract

ABB; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

ABB seeks a Payroll Specialist for a 6-month contract based in Saint-Laurent, Quebec. The role supports daily HR transactions for one or more service lines, ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing and compliance with local regulations.

The position offers a hybrid work model (2 to 3 days per month in the office) and requires strong Excel skills, Workday experience, and bilingual communication (French and English) to liaise across Canadian teams.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills.
• Workday knowledge is required.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple requests within tight deadlines, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrates a collaborative and solution-oriented approach, with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Validate master data for weekly and bi-weekly payrolls.
• Prepare Records of Employment (ROEs).
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve issues for employees, managers, and external clients through customer service tickets.
• Assist with year-end payroll validations.
• Participate in projects.
• Extract and analyze payroll-related reports.

Skills

Bilingual French & English

Customer service mindset

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is a plus

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

As a Payroll Specialist (6-month contract), you will have the opportunity to perform daily HR transactions for one or more assigned service lines or countries, while managing complex and escalated tasks. Each day, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality customer experience by ensuring HR transactions are completed accurately, thoroughly, and on time. You will also demonstrate your expertise by supporting the global standards established for HR Operations and ensuring business processes comply with local legal and regulatory requirements.

This position is based in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, with a hybrid work model (2 to 3 days per month in the office).

Responsibilities

• Validate master data for weekly and bi-weekly payrolls.
• Prepare Records of Employment (ROEs).
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve issues for employees, managers, and external clients through customer service tickets.
• Assist with year-end payroll validations.
• Participate in projects.
• Extract and analyze payroll-related reports.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills.
• Workday knowledge is required.
• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation is considered an asset.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required. English is necessary to communicate with employees across all Canadian provinces.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple requests within tight deadlines, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrates a collaborative and solution-oriented approach, with strong attention to detail.
• Proactively delivers excellent customer service.

Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:

• Women
• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities

ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.