We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare organization in Ottawa, Ontario on a Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited to someone who thrives in a high-volume payroll setting and can manage time-sensitive work with accuracy and discretion. The successful candidate will support end-to-end payroll activities, benefits-related remittances, reporting, and payroll calculations while contributing to smooth and compliant payroll operations.
Responsibilities:
• Administer payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring pay is issued accurately and within established timelines.
• Review payroll data, validate earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies before finalizing each pay cycle.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to support auditing, reconciliation, and internal record-keeping needs.
• Calculate payments such as regular wages, adjustments, and other payroll-related amounts in accordance with applicable policies and legislation.
• Coordinate benefit remittances and related payroll deductions, ensuring amounts are reconciled and submitted correctly.
• Maintain payroll records and support compliance with statutory remittances, tax requirements, and organizational procedures.
• Work with payroll and accounting systems to enter, update, and verify employee payroll information.
• Assist with additional payroll administration duties as required to support day-to-day operations.