Payroll processor Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Are you a payroll professional with Ontario payroll experience? Are you looking for your next exciting opportunity?

Title: Payroll Specialist
Location: Kitchener, Ontario (4 days onsite)
Rate of Pay: $30.00/hr
Job Type: 6-month contract with possible conversion

Do you have experience with full-cycle Ontario payroll?
Are you proficient with processing year-end compliance requirements?
Are you an open-minded professional eager to learn international payroll processes?

If you said yes, let’s talk! Randstad has partnered with a leading, dynamic organization in the Kitchener region looking for a collaborative Payroll Specialist to join their dedicated team.

Advantages
• Udemy - unlimited free access to Udemy online courses through Randstad
• Hourly rate of $30.00/hr with weekly payments through Randstad.
• Potential for permanent conversion based on performance and business needs
• Practical, hands-on exposure to expanding your portfolio into international payroll systems
• Supportive on-site team environment designed to foster career development

Responsibilities
• Execute full-cycle Ontario payroll processing accurately and within established timelines
• Manage year-end compliance tasks including the preparation, reconciliation, and filing of T4s
• Process Records of Employment (ROEs), benefits enrollment, and regular tax remittances
• Support the broader finance and payroll departments with variance analysis and reporting
• Coordinate cross-functional updates to maintain accurate digital employee data and payroll records
• Collaborate with regional teams to gradually learn, map, and document international payroll workflows

Qualifications
• 3 or more years of hands-on experience managing full-cycle Ontario payroll operations
• Active Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification, or active progression toward completing the designation
• Foundational knowledge of processing statutory documentation, including benefits administration, ROEs, T4s, and tax remittances

Summary
At Randstad, we are proud to be a global leader in talent solutions, dedicated to matching outstanding professionals with organizations where they can truly thrive. Our specialized finance and accounting recruiters are true experts in their fields, committed to acting as trusted partners throughout your career journey. If this opportunity aligns with your goals, we encourage you to submit your application directly on our website or connect with our recruiting team today. If this job is for you, please contact ollie.somboontirdtana@randstad.ca .

If you do not have the qualifications for this role but you have a minimum of 6 months of experience in Accounting and you are located in Halton, Cambridge, and Guelph regions, please still reach out as we may have another role suitable for you.

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