Payroll administrator jobs in Canada (434 jobs)

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Counted Nov 7, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 434
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%136 listings
On-site: 68%294 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
CenterLine (Windsor) Limited
Lasalle, ON
- Full-time
CenterLine (Windsor) Limited is looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and reliable Payroll Specialist to join our team. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and…
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Payroll Administrator (12-month Contract)
Graymont
Calgary, AB
- Contract
The Payroll Administrator works within the payroll & HR administrative team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll for over 1000 employees in Canada and the US. This is a…
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Payroll Administrator (12-month Contract)
Graymont
Brossard, QC
- Contract
The Payroll Administrator works within the payroll & HR administrative team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll for over 1000 employees in Canada and the US. This is a…
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Bilingual Payroll Specialist
Aplin
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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USA Benefits & Payroll Administrator
AppDirect
Montreal, QC
You are a meticulous and proactive payroll and benefits professional who takes full ownership of the employee experience behind the scenes. You thrive in fast-paced, multi-entity…
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USA Benefits & Payroll Administrator
AppDirect
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
You are a meticulous and proactive payroll and benefits professional who takes full ownership of the employee experience behind the scenes. You thrive in fast-paced, multi-entity…
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Human Resource Payroll Administrator
Government of Saskatchewan
Regina, SK
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Spécialiste de la paie bilingue / Bilingual Payroll Specialist
ADP
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Spécialiste de la paie (à temps partiel) / Payroll Specialist (Part-Time)
Lamour
Remote, Canada
- Part-time
- Remote
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Payroll Administrator
Tryfacta, Inc.
Lethbridge, AB
- Contract
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Payroll Specialist
Crédit Agricole CIB
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Payroll Administrator - English/French
GHD Group Pty Ltd
Waterloo, ON
Our team is looking for an experienced Senior Bilingual Payroll Administrator to join us processing payroll and ensuring compliance for our Canadian division. The role will be based in our…
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Payroll Specialist
Startec
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Spécialiste de la paie bilingue / Bilingual Payroll Specialist
ADP
Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
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People Operations & Payroll Specialist
Trolley
Montreal, QC
Trolley is looking for a People Operations & Payroll Specialist to join our People & Culture team. This is a broad, hands-on role focused on delivering the day-to-day People Operations…
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Payroll Specialist
PlanIT Search
Montreal, QC
- $95,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to ensure employees receive timely and accurate compensation. This position requires technical payroll expertise, attention to detail, and…
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Payroll Clerk
Frontier Supply Chain Solutions
Winnipeg, MB
- $35,000 to $50,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Our Winnipeg facility located in the Fort Garry Industrial Park has an opportunity for a Payroll Clerk to join our HR team in our Head Office. This is ideal for a candidate who has 1 to 2…
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Payroll Officer
Orica
Sudbury, ON
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Bilingual- Payroll Specialist
Chartwell Retirement Residences
Mississauga, ON
- $75,100 to $88,400 CAD / year
- 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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Senior Payroll Administrator
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
Richmond, BC
- $82,000 to $92,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We’re looking for an experienced payroll professional to join our team as a Senior Payroll Administrator. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Payroll, this role is a key member of the payroll…
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Spécialiste de la paie bilingue / Bilingual Payroll Specialist
ADP
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Payroll Specialist – Human Resources
Alberta Blue Cross
AB · Hybrid
- Full-time
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Payroll Administrator
Xanadu
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Payroll Specialist
WalterFedy
Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
As a Payroll Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in managing payroll processes for our multi-province integrated design firm. This position requires a strong understanding of payroll…
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Payroll Administrator
Cementation Americas
North Bay, ON
- Full-time

Graymont

Payroll Administrator (12-month Contract)

Calgary, AB, Canada

Contract

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Job details

Job type: Contract
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 28, 2026

Original job description

Canada - AB - Calgary

Payroll Administrator

Full-time, Temporary (12-month Contract)

This position can be based out of Richmond, BC, Brossard, QC, or in Alberta

The Payroll Administrator works within the payroll & HR administrative team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll for over 1000 employees in Canada and the US. This is a challenging position which involves multiple union agreements and pay frequencies. The ability to prioritize and pay attention to detail is highly important. A positive attitude and friendly customer service are essential. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a complex payroll environment using a variety of software tools, is well organized, and enjoys a fast paced work environment.

Responsibilities

Process payrolls for Canada and US locations as assigned
Remit 3 rd -party payments including pension, workers compensation premiums, union dues and etc.
Process year-end activities including reconciliations and issuance of tax forms including T4, W2 and T2200.
Back-up and support for other team members
Supporting payroll and time system testing
Communicate with ADP Client Services to resolve issues
Liaise with finance department for funding and journal entry requirements
Respond to employee inquiries and requests
Respond to unemployment claims, verifications, and statistical reporting
Ensure collective bargaining agreements are interpreted for payroll system compliantly as the subject matter expert of payroll
Support payroll system implementation
Participate in other team projects assigned by the manager

Qualifications

Professional Experience: Experience with complex payroll systems in multiple jurisdictions in Canada and US, experiences with Quebec payroll is an asset
Basic understanding of payroll accounting
Union payroll experience is an asset
Technology Requirements: Experience with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Workforce Manager, JD Edwards and Dayforce is an asset
Proficient with MS Office software
Additional Assets: Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem solving skills
Superior customer service
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong time management and multitasking skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Languages: Bilingual fluency in English and French is an asset

Who We Are

Founded in 1948, Graymont is a trusted global leader in essential calcium-based solutions. Professionally managed and family-owned, we proudly serve a wide range of markets, customers, and communities in North America and Asia Pacific. Graymont is also the strategic partner of Grupo Calidra, the largest lime producer in Latin America.

Graymont’s strategy is anchored in its strong commitment to its core values of integrity, respect, teamwork, innovation, excellence, accountability, and long-term perspective.

Central to our philosophy is a long-term approach to our business, built on a solid commitment to sustainable growth and focus on decarbonization, all of which is embodied in our mission statement: Contributing to a decarbonized world by providing essential lime and limestone solutions.

To learn more about the employment experience at Graymont, click here .

If you're interested in exploring our current job opportunities, please visit us at www.graymont.com/en/careers .

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Responsibilities

Process payroll for Canadian and U.S. employees, remit third-party payments, complete year-end reconciliations and tax forms, and respond to employee and unemployment-related inquiries. Support payroll systems and testing, resolve issues with ADP, coordinate with Finance, interpret collective bargaining agreements, and contribute to team projects.

Requirements

Experience with complex payroll systems across multiple jurisdictions in Canada and the United States is required; Quebec payroll and union payroll experience are assets, along with a basic understanding of payroll accounting. The role calls for proficiency with Microsoft Office, with experience in ADP Workforce Now, ADP Workforce Manager, JD Edwards, or Dayforce considered an asset, as well as strong attention to detail, communication, customer service, organization, and multitasking skills.

Skills

Payroll Processing
Canadian and U.S. Payroll
Payroll Accounting
Union Payroll
Payroll Reconciliation
Tax Form Preparation
Payroll System Testing
ADP Workforce Now
ADP Workforce Manager
JD Edwards
Dayforce
Microsoft Office
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Time Management
Problem Solving

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Keywords

Payroll Administration
Canadian Payroll
U.S. Payroll
Payroll Accounting
Union Agreements
Collective Bargaining Agreements
Payroll Reconciliation
Year-End Processing
T4
W-2
T2200
Pension Remittances
Workers' Compensation
Union Dues
ADP Client Services
ADP Workforce Now
ADP Workforce Manager
JD Edwards
Dayforce
Microsoft Office
Payroll System Testing
Payroll System Implementation
Employee Inquiries
Unemployment Claims
Statistical Reporting
Journal Entries
Funding Requirements
Quebec Payroll
Mining

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