Job descriptionPayroll & Benefits Administrator (1-Year Contract) About the Opportunity Pivotal is hiring an experienced Payroll & Benefits Administrator to support a confidential client in a well-established, multi-site organization with a safety-focused, hourly workforce. This is a one-year contract opportunity for someone who is ready to make an immediate impact and become a valued member of the team. While this is a contract position, future opportunities may become available. The successful candidate will support operational, skilled trades, and administrative employees. Experience with unionized environments, shift schedules, and time-sensitive payroll is highly preferred. The Role The Payroll & Benefits Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, employee records, benefits administration, reporting, and payroll-related inquiries. The ideal candidate has experience processing payroll for unionized hourly employees, including 12-hour shifts, overtime, shift premiums, and other schedule-based pay rules. Key Responsibilities * Process accurate bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now. * Maintain employee payroll records and verify timesheets, pay rates, and payroll changes. * Calculate overtime, vacation pay, shift premiums, bonuses, deductions, and payroll adjustments. * Administer payroll for rotating and non-standard work schedules. * Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, collective agreements, and company policies. * Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies. * Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries. * Partner with HR and Finance on payroll and benefits administration. Qualifications * Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or equivalent experience. * 3–5 years of payroll and benefits administration experience. * Experience processing payroll in a unionized hourly environment is strongly preferred. * Experience with 12-hour shifts, rotating schedules, overtime, and shift premiums is an asset. * Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office. * PCP designation is considered an asset. Work Arrangement * Full-time, onsite position based in Scarborough, Ontario. * Travel between two nearby work locations is required. Compensation $65,000–$75,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. Pivotal is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. We thank all applicants