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Payroll Administrator

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario

Payroll Administrator

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario
 
Salary: From 27 to 30 per Hour
 

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable payroll professional for our client in the non-profit space. The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for a range of payroll-related tasks to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant compensation processes. This role involves working collaboratively with various departments and handling confidential information with discretion. This role is FULLY REMOTE for the duration of an initial 3-month contract, with potential to extend towards 6 months. Successful candidates MUST HAVE strong Excel skills (to be tested) and working experience processing multi-provincial payroll using ADP Workforce Now (WFN).

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with processing regular and off-cycle payroll runs
  • Support payroll-related data entry and ensure the accuracy of employee records
  • Respond to inquiries from employees, management, and HR regarding payroll and timekeeping
  • Help maintain payroll documentation and electronic files
  • Prepare or assist with payroll-related remittances and reconciliations
  • Support compliance with applicable policies, collective agreements, and employment standards
  • Generate reports and assist with data analysis for internal use
  • Contribute to year-end processes and payroll reporting tasks
  • Maintain data integrity across systems and provide administrative payroll support as needed

 

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Post-secondary education in accounting, payroll, business administration, or a related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a payroll or finance-related role (a combination of education and experience may be considered)
  • Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation, or currently working towards it
  • Familiarity with Canadian payroll practices; experience with multiple provinces is REQUIRED
  • Working experience with ADP WFN is REQUIRED
  • Exposure to unionized environments or collective agreements is an asset
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills
  • Proficient in data entry, reporting, and using spreadsheet tools such as Excel or Smartsheet
  • Comfortable working with confidential data and exercising sound judgment
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Bilingualism in French and English is an asset, but not required


We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.

 

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 Altis Recruitment Team

Email: militaryfamilies@altis.com

613-230-3700

 

 

About Altis Recruitment

Welcome on behalf on the Altis Recruitment team! Altis has a long-standing business relationship with the Defence community. For more than 30 years, we have been grateful to work alongside the Department of National Defence and countless military professionals. We know that family members of military personnel often make many personal sacrifices to support their loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to pursue a career when embracing sudden changes like relocation and deployment. For some, this has meant putting a pause on career goals or professional development. We would like to provide you with everything you need for a successful and confident job search – in addition to access to job opportunities. Download the checklists our experts have created to help you be at your best from application to interview.