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Senior Accountant and Payroll Specialist
Hope Place Centres
Oakville, ON
- $37 to $42 CAD / hour
- Part-time
- On-site
The Senior Accountant and Payroll Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day financial administration, accounting support, payroll processing, and financial reporting activities of the…
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Payroll Administrator-Multi-Client Payroll Specialist (Maternity leave c
POWERGROUP Resources
Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
- On-site
POWERGROUP Resources is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Payroll Administrator – Multi-Client Payroll Specialist to join our team for a 12–14 month maternity leave contract.
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Payroll Specialist
Rillo
Milton, ON
- $70,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We are working exclusively with a fast-growing transportation company in Milton, ON to hire a Payroll Specialist. This is a permanent, full-time role that owns biweekly payroll for about…
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Payroll Specialist
Vaco by Highspring
Milton, ON
- $70,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 105 employees
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FT Payroll Clerk
Good Shepherd Centres
Hamilton, ON
- $25.3 to $29.98 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the FT Payroll Clerk supports accurate and timely payroll processing for union and non-union employees. The role reviews timecards and payroll changes,…
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Accounting & Payroll Specialist
Oakville Soccer Club
Oakville, ON
- Full-time
We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Accounting & Payroll Specialist to join our team!
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Accounting & Payroll Specialist
Oakville Soccer Club
Oakville, ON
- Full-time
We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Accounting & Payroll Specialist to join our team!
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Payroll Specialist
Vaco
Milton, ON
- $70,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 105 employees (75 drivers, 30 office/support staff)
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Payroll Administrator
Pivotal Integrated HR Solutions
Oakville, ON
- $45,000 to $55,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
The Pivotal Payroll Administrator is an entry level position that manages a portfolio of clients across Canada, processing timely, accurate payroll while maintaining premium customer…
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Payroll Specialist
WalterFedy
Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
PCP certification is required
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Payroll Specialist
Surgery Partners, Inc
Burlington, ON
- Full-time
The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll and other related data for payroll on a weekly and biweekly basis. This position will work closely with Human Resources as…
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HR/Payroll Administrator
Growscape
Burlington, ON
- Other
Partner with Corporate HR and Payroll on compensation administration in Paycom (pay changes, pay grade data, T4 support, audits).
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Payroll Specialist
Cargojet
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
This position is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll while ensuring compliance with federal, provincial, and company policies. This role requires strong knowledge…

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Cargojet

Payroll Specialist

Mississauga, ON, L5K 2S3, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 9, 2026

Original job description

Accelerate your career with the most awarded Air Cargo Airline in Canada!
Cargojet is Canada's leading provider of time-sensitive overnight air cargo services and carries over 1,300,000 pounds of cargo each business night. Cargojet operates its network across North America each business night, utilizing a fleet of all-cargo aircraft Cargojet has been awarded one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies as well as being awarded the Shipper’s Choice Award for the best Air Cargo Carrier in Canada for the past number of years. Being part of Cargojet will allow you to become a part of a diverse and vibrant family at the leading edge of the air cargo industry both domestically and internationally. Cargojet team members are dedicated, hardworking, and have a strong sense of leadership and commitment.

Primary Objective of the Position:

This position is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll while ensuring compliance with federal, provincial, and company policies. This role requires strong knowledge of payroll administration, union payroll, third-party remittances, benefits auditing, general ledger reconciliations, workforce management systems, and Collective Agreements.

Job Duties:

Process accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll for salaried, hourly, and unionized employees, ensuring compliance with applicable Collective Agreements, including wage rates, premiums, contractual obligations, and union remittance requirements.
Manage employee timekeeping records, ensuring the accurate processing of regular hours, overtime, shift premiums, vacation, and attendance.
Review and audit payroll transactions, employee benefits, and payroll deductions to ensure accuracy and compliance, while investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and responding to employee payroll inquiries in a timely manner.
Prepare and reconcile third-party remittances, including pension, benefits, union dues, garnishments, workers' compensation, and statutory deductions.
Reconcile payroll-related General Ledger accounts and prepare journal entries for month-end and year-end financial reporting.
Support payroll year-end activities, including reconciliations, tax reporting, and regulatory filings.
Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, employment standards, tax regulations, collective agreements, and company policies.
Administer monthly billings and payments for insurance providers, benefits, pension, RRSP, and other payroll-related programs, ensuring timely processing, accuracy, and reconciliation.
Administer short-term and long-term disability claims in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain and update payroll policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance, consistency, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, and Operations to support payroll initiatives and ensure seamless payroll operations.
Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of payroll and employee information.
Participate in payroll audits and identify opportunities for process improvements.
Perform other payroll-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of four (4) years of payroll administration experience, preferably in a high-volume, unionized environment.
PCP designation or actively working toward certification is considered an asset.
Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, employment standards, payroll taxation, statutory remittances, and year-end reporting requirements.
Experience processing payroll for unionized employees, third-party remittances, employee benefits, and payroll-related General Ledger reconciliations and journal entries.
Experience with payroll, workforce management, and timekeeping systems; experience using UKG Pro, UKG Workforce Management (WFM), or similar Human Capital Management (HCM) systems is considered an asset.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, payroll reporting, and Business Intelligence (BI) tools is considered an asset.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines, work independently, and maintain confidentiality.

Important to Know:

Cargojet is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
At Cargojet, we make safety the highest priority. Because of this priority and as we operate in a safety-sensitive environment, we require all employees to abstain from consuming Cannabis, in and outside of the workplace. This is a critical element of our drug and alcohol policy that all employees must comply with at all times.

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Responsibilities

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for salaried, hourly, and unionized employees. This role also involves reconciling payroll-related general ledger accounts, managing third-party remittances, and ensuring compliance with federal and provincial regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a diploma or bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least four years of payroll administration experience. Proficiency in payroll systems, Canadian payroll legislation, and experience with unionized environments are required.

Skills

Payroll administration
Union payroll
Third-party remittances
Benefits auditing
Workforce management systems
Collective agreements
Payroll legislation
Employment standards
Payroll taxation
Year-end reporting
UKG Pro
Microsoft Excel
Business intelligence tools
Analytical skills
Problem-solving

Benefits

Pension
Benefits
RRSP

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Payroll
Accounting
Finance
Human Resources
Unionized environment
PCP designation
UKG Pro
UKG Workforce Management
HCM systems
General Ledger
Journal entries
Statutory deductions
Pension
RRSP
Disability claims
SOPs
Payroll audits
Business Intelligence
Tax regulations
Employment standards
Timekeeping
Overtime
Shift premiums
Vacation
Attendance
Garnishments
Workers' compensation
Financial reporting
Regulatory filings
Air cargo

Seniority

Mid level

Licences and certifications

Tools

UKG Pro
UKG Workforce Management
Microsoft Excel
Business intelligence tools

Languages

English

Fields of study

Accounting
Finance
Human Resources
Business Administration

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