Payroll administrator jobs in Canada (432 jobs)

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Counted Nov 7, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 432
Employers: 315

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $65,058Across 82 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $27.95Across 47 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 1%3 listings
Hybrid: 31%135 listings
On-site: 68%293 listings

Not specified: <1% (1 listing)

Employers hiring include AppDirect (8), Insight Global (7), ADP (6).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Payroll Specialist
ADP
Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
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26-174 Senior Payroll Clerk
Chilliwack School District No. 33
Chilliwack, BC
- Full-time
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Accounting & Payroll Specialist
Oakville Soccer Club
Oakville, ON
- Full-time
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HR & Payroll Specialist
MBI Brands
Markham, ON
- Full-time
The HR & Payroll Specialist is responsible for delivering full-cycle payroll services for corporate stores and the Support Centre. This includes managing payroll processing and all…
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Senior Payroll Administrator
Ledcor
Toronto, ON · Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Are you a seasoned payroll professional ready to take on a senior role in a complex, high-volume environment? As a Senior Payroll Administrator at Ledcor, you will be responsible for the…
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Payroll Clerk
Quantum Management Services Ltd.
Toronto, ON
- $55,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Our client, a well-established non-profit organization located in downtown Toronto, is looking for a Payroll Clerk to join their collaborative Finance team. If you're passionate about…
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Payroll Specialist
Pivotal Integrated HR Solutions
Toronto, ON
- $22 to $25 CAD / hour
- Part-time
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Part-Time Payroll Administrator to join our team. This role is responsible for accurately processing payroll and invoicing for a large…
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HR and Payroll Administrator (Contract)
InTandem Talent
AB · Calgary, AB · Edmonton
- Full-time
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Payroll Administrator
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
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Office and Payroll Administrator
Artisan Corporation
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Payroll Administrator
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
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Payroll Administrator
Aston Carter
Calgary, AB
- $24.03 to $28.84 CAD / hour
- Contract
The Payroll Administrator supports payroll operations through accurate data entry, timesheet administration, and payroll record maintenance. The successful candidate will assist with…
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Payroll Clerk
City of Cranbrook
Cranbrook, BC
- Full-time
Completion of CPA Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certificate
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Junior Payroll Clerk
Trimark People Solutions
Alert Bay, BC
- Full-time
The Junior Payroll Clerk supports the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of payroll and benefits for all 'Nam̱gis First Nation employees and affiliated entities. Reporting to the
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Payroll Specialist
Elby Professional Recruitment
Mississauga, ON
- $80,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team. This is a critical, time-sensitive role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement…
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Payroll Specialist
Red Deer Resort & Casino
Rocky Mountain House, AB
- Full-time
The Payroll Specialist manages payroll from start to finish for the O’Chiese Business & Investment Centre. The position ensures employees are paid accurately and on time, completes…
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Payroll Administrator
Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our client’s team in Kitchener, ON region .
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Accounting and Payroll Administrator (Full-Time)
Senior Persons Living Connected
Toronto, ON · Scarborough, ON
- Full-time
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Human Resources and Payroll Administrator
Envent
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Payroll Administrator
Symtech Innovations Ltd.
Richmond Hill, ON
- Full-time
This role is responsible for processing payroll for union and office employees across Canada. The position ensures employees are paid accurately and on time, maintains payroll records,…
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Payroll Administrator
OZZ Electric Inc.
Vaughan, ON
- $65,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Ozz Electric is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join the team! ROLE
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Payroll Administrator
Ozz Group
Vaughan, ON
- $65,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
Ozz Electric is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join the team!
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Accountant & Payroll Administrator
Kids Help Phone
Toronto, ON
- $61,400 to $69,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Temporary Payroll Specialist (3 week contract) 1026
Trail Appliances Ltd.
Richmond, BC
- Contract
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Payroll Clerk
Rising Edge Group
Calgary, AB
- Full-time

ADP

Payroll Specialist

130 Eileen Stubbs Ave, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 2C4, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 15, 2026

Original job description

ADP is hiring a Payroll Specialist

Are you looking to grow your career in a stable, dynamic environment with plenty of opportunities to progress?
Do you want to continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities?
Are you looking to be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights?

If so, this may be an opportunity for you. Read on and decide for yourself.

As a payroll specialist, you'll help our clients leverage ADP's exceptional business solutions so they can focus on what matters most to them - growing their business.

In this role, you will join a high-performing team in ADP’s Human Resources Outsourcing department that provides support and guidance in response to a wide variety of payroll and tax-related questions and issues presented by Client Payroll Administrators. You carry the weight of ADP’s service reputation and client satisfaction in your hands.

Every day, you will utilize multiple tools and resources to develop accurate, comprehensive, and friendly responses to clients’ inquiries regarding payroll practices and tax considerations. The nature of what you do every day will not change - your #1 goal is to help clients. Still, every day will be different because the questions you receive will vary, as will the solutions you provide each client. There will be no shortage of new questions you’ll receive, which will keep things interesting, and our top-ranked training will help to set you up for success!

To thrive in this role, you must be comfortable working in a metrics-driven environment. You are eager to learn and adapt well to change. You have a way with clients that builds rapport, establishes trust, and shines with professionalism. Over the phone and in writing, your communication style is clear and easy for our clients to understand and take action on. As a result, your client satisfaction scores make you proud. Pace should not scare you. We also have a healthy dose of fun. Not only can you find a career here, but friendships that last in a company that values inclusion.

Ready to #MakeYourMark?  Apply now! 

To learn more about careers in Client Service at ADP, visit:
https://jobs.adp.com/locations/canada/teams-roles/client-service/

What you’ll do: Responsibilities

Manage client payroll. You’ll be responsible and fully accountable for the payroll and audit functions of multiple clients. You will also oversee scheduling and running the assigned client payrolls by following standard operating procedures. You’ll balance respective payrolls based on the year-end calendar and remit all Third-Party Remittances by defined due dates, completing all Year End balancing, filing & respective reporting.
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert. You’ll provide critical and accurate statutory information to clients in the payroll area, such as tax filing. Use the various knowledge bases, resource materials and appropriate websites to locate answers and solutions for issues. You’ll utilize all internal tools & defined processes to ensure optimal productivity and service excellence and make recommendations for best practices to customers.
Problem-solver. As needed, you’ll work with internal technical support, various production departments and additional ADP Service hubs to identify a resolution. You’ll also provide feedback and suggestions on products, issues, processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and continuous improvement.
Develop knowledge. You’ll maintain NPI (National Payroll Institute) designation & attend all required departmental training sessions as well as demonstrate proficiency in learning.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE: Required Qualifications 

Minimum 5 years Canadian payroll processing experience
Minimum 5 years client service experience
Advanced internet and MS Office Skills (Word/Excel) required
Excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to translate analytical findings into actionable solutions/processes
Excellent client service skills

BONUS POINTS FOR THESE: Preferred Qualifications

Post-secondary education preferred, or equivalent experience in administration/client service/HR.
Candidate should be working towards or have National Payroll Institute (NPI) certification (PCP, CPM) – Join our team and leverage our reimbursement programs including tuition reimbursement and annual membership reimbursement.

YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:

Focus on your mental health and well-being. We take care of one another and offer support for your well-being… because healthy associates are happy ones.
Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impact upon the communities in which we work and live.  
Knowledge to help you grow. Ongoing training and development opportunities and a tuition reimbursement program, for even the most insatiable learner.
Innovate. Problem-solve. Shape the future of work with people you like.
Balance work and personal time. Flexibility to integrate work more easily in your everyday life.
Go Global. With operations around the world, exciting new networking opportunities abound.
Belong by joining one of ten Business Resource Groups to connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.

What are you waiting for? Apply now!

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Responsibilities

Manage and audit payroll functions for multiple clients while ensuring compliance with statutory tax filing requirements. Serve as a subject matter expert to resolve client inquiries and provide recommendations for payroll best practices.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 5 years of Canadian payroll processing and client service experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Skills

Payroll processing
Client service
Tax filing
Analytical skills
Communication
Microsoft Office
Excel
Word
Problem-solving
Statutory information
Audit functions
Time management
Professionalism
Relationship building

Benefits

Mental health and well-being support
Tuition reimbursement
Annual membership reimbursement
Training and development opportunities
Business Resource Groups

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Keywords

Payroll Specialist
ADP
Human Resources Outsourcing
Canadian Payroll
Tax Filing
National Payroll Institute
PCP
CPM
Client Service
Audit
Statutory Information
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Metrics-driven
Year-end balancing
Third-Party Remittances
Continuous improvement
Client Administration

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