Location: Toronto, Hybrid (1–2 days on-site per week)
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication required
Duration: Contract for 11 weeks
Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check required

About the Opportunity
Our client, a fast-paced organization within the services sector, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support a busy payroll and benefits function during a critical period. You will play a key role in ensuring payroll data is processed accurately and efficiently for a large, multi-provincial workforce.

Working closely with an experienced Payroll and Benefits Manager, you will help reduce operational pressure by handling essential data entry and payroll support tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their payroll career to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative and supportive environment.

What’s In It for You
Join a team that values collaboration, flexibility, and mutual support. You will gain exposure to full-cycle payroll processes while building your technical skills in a real-world setting. This is an ideal opportunity to grow your payroll experience in a workplace that appreciates reliability, attention to detail, and a positive attitude.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll support payroll processing by reviewing timesheets and ensuring accuracy and approvals are in place
• You’ll enter and maintain employee data across payroll and internal systems, ensuring records are current and complete
• You’ll input payroll-related information from source documents into spreadsheets and systems with a high degree of accuracy
• You’ll assist with payroll reconciliations, remittances, and reporting as needed
• You’ll respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders in a timely manner
• You’ll help maintain organized payroll documentation through proper filing and recordkeeping

Skills and Qualifications
• 1+ year of payroll or related administrative experience, ideally supporting payroll functions
• PCP certification or in progress is considered an asset
• Strong MS Excel skills with strong data entry accuracy
• Familiarity with payroll systems such as Payworks or similar platforms is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage tight deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.