Payroll administrator jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 423
Employers: 312

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $65,058Across 82 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $28.06Across 46 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 1%3 listings
Hybrid: 31%133 listings
On-site: 68%286 listings

Not specified: <1% (1 listing)

Employers hiring include AppDirect (8), Insight Global (7), ADP (5).

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

Payroll administrator jobs in Canada

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Payroll Specialist
Aegis Renewable Energy, LLC
Remote, Canada
- $30 to $41 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- Remote
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Payroll Administrator
Xanadu
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Payroll administrator
Beachside Manor Ltd.
Placentia, NL
- From $22 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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Payroll Specialist
Tigercat | MacDonald Steel
Cambridge, ON
Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of payroll for more than 2,000 employees across…
Added 25 days ago
VC
Payroll officer
VINCI Construction Canada Est CSP Inc
Brossard, QC
- $75,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- On-site
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Payroll Specialist- Hybrid
Cogir Senior Living
Kelowna, BC · Northwood
- Full-time
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Payroll administrator
Fill N Chill
UPSALA, ON
- From $37 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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Payroll specialist
Gestion Résidences des Bâtisseurs Inc
Montréal, QC
- From $70,500 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Hybrid
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Payroll Administrator
Savaria Corporation
Brampton, ON
- $65,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
The Payroll Administrator t is responsible for end-to-en
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Payroll Specialist (Bilingual)
DATA Communications Management Corp
Brampton, ON · Toronto, ON
- $75,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Payroll administrator
English River Inn
Ignace, ON
- From $37 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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Payroll Administrator-6 Month Term
Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Ltd
The Pas, MB
- Full-time
The Payroll Administrator is responsible for:
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MG
Payroll clerk
Mama's Grocery
Moncton, NB
- From $22.5 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
Added 27 days ago
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Payroll administrator
IFRC Society
Vancouver, BC
- $30 to $40 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
Added 27 days ago
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Payroll administrator
TEAMS PERSONNEL
North York, ON
- From $36.92 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- Contract
- On-site
Added 27 days ago
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Payroll specialist
Universal Music Canada Inc
Toronto, ON
- $35 to $42 CAD / hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid
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Payroll Specialist
Aplin
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Our client in the healthcare industry is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage the full-cycle payroll administration for its employees. The ideal candidate will have strong…
Added 27 days ago
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Payroll Administrator
Contemporary Career Consultants
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Ensure bi-weekly payroll is processed timely and accurately, ensuring with compliance with local, state, provincial and federal laws.
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Payroll Administrator
Regent Christian Academy
Surrey, BC
- $55,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Contract
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Human Resources Payroll Administrator
PartsAvatar.ca
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Senior Payroll Clerk VI
Seaspan
North Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
The Senior Payroll Clerk VI works within the payroll team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of designated hourly payroll, in accordance with terms and conditions outlined in the…
Added 27 days ago
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Payroll specialist
Neptune Theatre
Halifax, NS
- $50,000 to $65,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- On-site
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GD
Payroll administrator
Groupe Desgagnés
Québec, QC
- $58,000 to $66,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Hybrid
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Payroll Administrator
The Care Group
Coquitlam, BC
- Contract
Are you an organized, detail-oriented payroll professional who takes pride in accuracy and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? We’re looking for a Payroll…
Added 27 days ago
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Pay and benefits administrator
SFL Gestion de patrimoine Québec | Mauricie | Appalaches
Québec, QC
- From $29.35 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid

Aplin

Payroll Specialist

Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 8, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Original job description

Our client in the healthcare industry is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage the full-cycle payroll administration for its employees. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting strict deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Review new employee information, process new hires, and maintain accurate payroll and employee records.
Respond to employee and manager inquiries, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payroll-related issues.
Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time.
Conduct bi-weekly payroll audits and final payroll reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Process monthly union dues and complete all required union reporting.
Collaborate with Payroll, HR, site leaders, managers, and employees to address payroll concerns and ensure effective resolution.

Qualifications

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or equivalent.
Minimum of two years of payroll experience.
Experience with UKG, Kronos, and/or UltiPro payroll systems is required.
Previous union payroll experience is considered an asset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
A solid understanding of Alberta Employment Standards legislation.

At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

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Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle payroll administration, including processing new hires, maintaining employee records, and ensuring payroll is accurate and on time. Investigate and resolve payroll inquiries and discrepancies, conduct payroll audits and final reviews, and process union dues and reporting in collaboration with HR, payroll colleagues, managers, and site leaders.

Requirements

Requires a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or equivalent and at least two years of payroll experience. Candidates must have experience with UKG, Kronos, and/or UltiPro, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a solid understanding of Alberta Employment Standards; union payroll experience is an asset.

Skills

Payroll Administration
Payroll Processing
Payroll Auditing
Payroll Compliance
Employee Records Management
Issue Resolution
Union Payroll
Union Reporting
UKG
Kronos
UltiPro
Microsoft Office
Alberta Employment Standards
Accuracy
Organization
Prioritization

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Keywords

Payroll Specialist
Payroll Administration
Full-Cycle Payroll
Payroll Processing
Payroll Audits
Payroll Compliance
Payroll Compliance Practitioner
PCP
Employee Records
New Hire Processing
Payroll Discrepancies
Union Payroll
Union Dues
Union Reporting
UKG
Kronos
UltiPro
Microsoft Office
Alberta Employment Standards
Healthcare
Human Resources

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