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Payroll SpecialistAdecco Canada • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Adecco Canada • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
  • Quick Apply
Job description
Adecco is currently hiring a full-time Payroll Specialist for our client in Waterloo, ON. We are seeking an experienced payroll professional with a strong background in multi-jurisdictional Canadian payroll processing who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about accuracy, compliance, and employee service.
This is an excellent opportunity to support a large workforce while working in a hybrid environment alongside a collaborative and professional team.
  • Pay Rate: $30.00/hour
  • Location: Waterloo, ON
  • Shift: Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Job type: Temporary | Full-time
  • Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy .
Here's why you should apply:
  • Paid weekly accurate and on time
  • Strong health and safety programs
  • Medical and dental benefits once qualified
  • Free training programs
  • New and quicker onboarding process
Responsibilities:
  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-provincial workforce of 2,000+ employees
  • Lead the import, validation, balancing, and transmission of bi-weekly payroll
  • Perform gross-to-net calculations, payroll audits, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Analyze payroll and general ledger data and investigate variances
  • Calculate overtime, statutory holiday pay, and other earnings in accordance with provincial employment standards
  • Prepare and submit statutory remittances and government filings
  • Produce Records of Employment (ROEs) and support payroll compliance audits
  • Assist with year-end processes, including T4 preparation, reconciliations, and reporting
  • Process employee lifecycle transactions, including hires, terminations, leaves, status changes, and compensation updates
  • Respond to payroll inquiries and escalations in a professional and timely manner
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to payroll processes and controls
Qualifications and Skills:
  • 5+ years of experience in a multi-jurisdictional Canadian payroll environment
  • Proven experience processing payroll for 1,000+ employees
  • Canadian Payroll Association designation (PCP or CPM) required
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, remittances, and compliance requirements
  • Experience with payroll reconciliations, audits, and year-end processing
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines
  • Must be located in the Kitchener-Waterloo/Cambridge area and available to work in a hybrid arrangement from the Waterloo office
  • Mu st be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada
If you're passionate about payroll and ready for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply today. Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.
At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we're making the future work for everyone.
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