Payroll administrator jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 6, 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

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PAYROLL TECHNICIAN-EN
La Vie En Rose
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Payroll Administrator
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB
Reporting to the Manager, Payroll Services, the Payroll Administrator provides payroll services
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PAYROLL TECHNICIAN
Boutique La Vie En Rose
Montreal, QC
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Payroll Administrator Mississauga
Fuze HR Solutions
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
The Payroll & Benefits Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely administration of payroll and employee benefits across the Canadian entities. As a…
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Bilingual Payroll Specialist
Insight Global
Montreal, QC
- $60,000 to $65,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Insight Global is hiring a permanent Bilingual Payroll Specialist for a top client in the Payroll and HR Solutions industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career payroll…
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Payroll Specialist
Aston Carter
Calgary, AB
- $24.03 to $28.84 CAD / hour
- Contract
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Support Specialist to assist the Payroll Lead with day-to-day payroll data entry and administration for employees across multiple provinces. This…
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Senior Payroll Specialist
JobsMedia.io
Brossard, QC
- Full-time
Our client, a well-established organization on the South Shore, is looking for a payroll expert to take charge of the entire processing cycle and act as a reference within the team. You…
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Payroll Specialist - 6 months contract
ABB
QC · Saint-Laurent, Quebec
- Full-time
As a Payroll Specialist (6-month contract), you will have the opportunity to perform daily HR transactions for one or more assigned service lines or countries, while managing complex and…
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Payroll Specialist
Eclipse Automation
Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
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Payroll Specialist
Insight Global
Toronto, ON
- $50,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Payroll Specialist - 6 months contract
ABB
Montreal, QC · Saint-Laurent, QC
- Full-time
As a Payroll Specialist (6-month contract), you will have the opportunity to perform daily HR transactions for one or more assigned service lines or countries, while managing complex and…
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Accounting and Payroll Administrator
MasterNet Ltd.
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Job Title: Accounting and Payroll Administrator
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Canadian Payroll Specialist
Giesecke+Devrient
Markham, ON
The Canadian Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees across multiple provinces utilizing Dayforce HCM and ADP Workforce Now (WFN).…
Added 17 days ago
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Payroll Administrator
TPD® Workforce Solutions
Surrey, BC
- $30 to $34 CAD / hour
- Full-time
We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our client’s team, handling manual payroll processing across multiple operating companies. This is a full-time, in-office…
Added 17 days ago
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Hourly Payroll Administrator - Corporate
Bird Construction
Edmonton, AB · Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Hourly Payroll Administrator - CorporateReporting to the Payroll Supervisor, the Hourly Payroll Administrator - Corporate will be responsible for processing company payroll in a timely and…
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Payroll Specialist
The Pod Group
Mississauga, ON
- $55,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
The Pod Group is partnering with this amazing organization to place a resourceful, hands-on, and organized individual to fulfill the role of Payroll Specialist.
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Payroll Specialist (Accounting & Payroll)
THE ONEILL CENTRE
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
The Payroll Specialist reports to the Director of Payroll & Accounting and is expected to process payroll, assist with budgeti
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Payroll Specialist
Chartwell
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
The incumbent is responsible for effectively and accurately processing complex biweekly payrolls in a high-volume payroll department. The incumbent will act as a resource to our residences…
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Payroll Specialist
Right Time Group of Companies
St. Catharines, ON
Right Time Group of Companies is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support the accurate and timely administration of payroll, employee benefits and…
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Payroll Administrator
Portfolio Payroll - Canada
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Our client is looking for a Payroll Administrator to be responsible for day-to-day payroll processing for multiple businesses in a timely and accurate manner with a centralized payroll…
Added 17 days ago
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Human Resources Payroll Administrator
Metcon Excavation & Construction Inc.
Halifax, NS · Greater Halifax Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
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Senior Payroll Specialist
JobsMedia.io
Brossard, QC
- Full-time
Our client, a well-established organization on the South Shore, is looking for a payroll expert to take charge of the entire processing cycle and act as a reference within the team. You…
Added 18 days ago
FH
Payroll Administrator Mississauga
Fuze HR Solutions
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
The Payroll & Benefits Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely administration of payroll and employee benefits across the Canadian entities. As a…
Added 19 days ago
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Benefits & Payroll Clerk
Swissport International AG
Montreal, QC · St Laurent, Quebec
- Full-time
Added 19 days ago
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Human Resources Payroll Administrator
PartsAvatar.ca
Montreal, QC
- Full-time

Eclipse Automation

Payroll Specialist

Cambridge, ON, Canada

Compensation: $75,000-$90,000.00/year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: Compensation: $75,000-$90,000.00/year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 19, 2026
Experience: 5 years of payroll experience required
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 20, 2026

Original job description

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Cambridge, ON | On-site

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: $75,000-$90,000.00/year

Benefits: RRSP, health/dental/vision package, reimbursement for tuition and professional dues, paid vacation, personal days, and sick days.

Get To Know Us

Eclipse Automation delivers cutting-edge custom automated manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. We combine advanced automation expertise with digital innovation to create smart, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing systems. Our global network includes facilities in Canada, the United States and Hungary ensuring regional expertise and global strength.

The Position

The Payroll Administrator will accurately process the biweekly payroll on time, and in accordance with established practices and company policy. The incumbent will ensure compliance is maintained with all required legislation and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles, while delivering the Eclipse Vision and the Eclipse Entrepreneurial Culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

Payroll Processing

Administer bi-weekly Canadian and US payroll for approximately 600 employees using Ceridian Dayforce.
Monitor timesheet accuracy and completeness, follow up with employees and managers in a timely manner for corrections.
Calculate and verify accuracy of irregular earnings and deductions in Dayforce
Reconcile all payroll inputs to appropriate source information
Review payroll outputs for accuracy, investigate discrepancies and make appropriate corrections
Process garnishments
Calculate and process taxable benefits, statutory holiday pay, shift premium, on call, employee tool loans
Process Records of Employment
Create the payroll journal entry and enter in Sage 50
Calculate and remit WSIB premiums

Month End/Year End

Calculate and remit monthly WSIB premiums
Process benefit invoices and reconcile employee monthly premiums to pay period deductions
Understand pension adjustment calculations and review accuracy on T4s
Administer year end payroll forms such as T4s and T2200s
Perform annual reconciliations for EHT and WSIB
Review PIER report and process corrections as required
Review Dayforce configuration (pay calendars, statutory holidays, earnings and deductions)
Update benefit plans costs in Dayforce
Review Dayforce entitlement rollovers (vacation), and process annual vacation payouts
Attend NPI’s year end payroll seminar. Communicate payroll legislation changes with Director of Finance.

What We’re Looking For

Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting or Bookkeeping
PCP Certification
5 years of payroll experience required
Ceridian Dayforce
Sage 50 Accounting Software
Microsoft Excel (formulas: v-lookups, sumifs)

What We Offer

Reimbursement for tuition and professional dues
3 weeks of vacation and 3 paid personal days (to start)
RRSP matching program
Free snack program

Why Join Us

Here at Eclipse Automation, creation and innovation are at our core, and our culture reflects that. Fast-paced and continuously fostering growth, we encourage the entrepreneurial spirit that our teams embody, and leverage each of their strengths to do better for our people, our clients, and our communities.

Our teams are made up of innovators, thinkers, and doers, with the know-how and expertise to exceed expectations, and the relentless spirit to create and reinvent. Our people are what enable us to live up to our name - to eclipse all others, inspiring and creating outcomes that change the world.

Eclipse Automation is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive work environment. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants solely on the basis of their qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law.

At Eclipse Automation, we believe in the power of human connection. We do not use AI in our hiring process; every application is personally reviewed by a member of our team to ensure each candidate receives careful consideration.

This publicly advertised job posting is for an existing vacancy. We are seeking a qualified candidate to join our team and assume the responsibilities of this role.

Eclipse Automation encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Those in need of accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process should notify eca_hresources@eclipseautomation.com. Any information received that relates to accommodation needs of a candidate will be addressed in a confidential manner.

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More about this job

Responsibilities

Process biweekly Canadian and U.S. payroll for approximately 600 employees, ensuring accurate calculations, reconciliations, compliance, and timely resolution of discrepancies. Manage payroll accounting entries, remittances, benefits and deductions, year-end forms and reconciliations, and Dayforce configuration and entitlement updates.

Requirements

Requires a diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, or Bookkeeping, PCP certification, and five years of payroll experience. Candidates should have experience with Ceridian Dayforce, Sage 50, and Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and SUMIFS formulas.

Skills

Payroll Processing
Canadian Payroll
U.S. Payroll
Ceridian Dayforce
Sage 50
Microsoft Excel
Payroll Reconciliation
Payroll Compliance
Timesheet Review
Garnishments
Taxable Benefits
Records of Employment
WSIB Remittances
Year-End Payroll Processing
T4 and T2200 Forms
Pension Adjustments

Benefits

RRSP Matching
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Dues Reimbursement
Paid Vacation
Personal Days
Sick Days
Free Snacks

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Payroll Administration
Biweekly Payroll
Canadian Payroll
U.S. Payroll
Ceridian Dayforce
Sage 50
Microsoft Excel
VLOOKUP
SUMIFS
Payroll Reconciliation
Payroll Legislation
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Timesheets
Garnishments
Taxable Benefits
Statutory Holiday Pay
Shift Premiums
On-Call Pay
Employee Tool Loans
Records of Employment
Payroll Journal Entries
WSIB
Pension Adjustments
T4 Forms
T2200 Forms
EHT
Vacation Entitlements
Payroll Year-End
PCP Certification
Benefits Reconciliation

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