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Payroll Specialist
Altis
Waterloo, ON
- $30 to $40 CAD / hour
- Contract
Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist with hands-on Meditech expertise? Were looking for a detail-oriented payroll professional to join a healthcare organization in Kitchener for a…
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Accounting and Payroll Administrator
Randstad Canada
Guelph, ON
- $50,000 to $65,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
2 to 5 years of hands-on accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll administration experience required
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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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Senior Payroll Specialist- Bilingual
GHD
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
Our team is looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist- Bilingual to join us processing payroll and ensuring compliance for our Canadian division. The role will be based in our…
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Payroll Administrator
Robert Half
Waterloo, ON
- $52,000 to $65,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a busy healthcare organization in Waterloo, Ontario. This role is ideal for someone who…
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Payroll Administrator
Waterloo Catholic District School Board
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
Payroll Administrators process payments to employees based on information received by Human Resource Services. The ideal candidate should be able to problem solve, work as a member of an…
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Payroll Specialist
Eclipse Automation
Cambridge, ON
5 years of payroll experience required
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Payroll Administrator
CarePartners
Waterloo, ON
- $52,000 to $65,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We are currently looking for someone to join our team in the role of Payroll Administrator. This is a full-time role, based out of our Waterloo corporate office.
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Payroll Administrator
Crunch Fitness Canada Corporate
Cambridge, ON
- $60,000 to $70,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week in our fun Crunch HQ office in Cambridge, ON
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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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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 Specialist
Professional Staffing
Cambridge, ON
- $75,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely biweekly payroll for approximately 600 employees across Canada and the United States.
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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
CGT
Cambridge, ON
- $70,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources team. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources & Labour Relations, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for…
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Accounting & Payroll Administrator
Bullet Trade Services
Guelph, ON
- $50,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
2-5 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience required
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Payroll Administrator
GolfNorth Properties
Conestogo, ON
- $58,000 to $65,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Our team is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Administrator to join the team. When you join us as a Payroll Administrator, you’ll be tasked with ensuring that all of our…
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Payroll Administrator
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario
- Full-time
The Payroll Administrator provides a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers and applies their knowledge of payroll related legislation, University policy,…

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Professional Staffing

Payroll Specialist

Cambridge, ON, Canada

$75,000 to $90,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $75,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years of progressive payroll experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Original job description

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely biweekly payroll for approximately 600 employees across Canada and the United States.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the full payroll cycle, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and company policies while maintaining accurate payroll records and reporting.

This role is ideal for a payroll professional who is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with Ceridian Dayforce, and enjoys identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

Process biweekly Canadian and U.S. payroll for approximately 600 employees using ADP Ceridian Dayforce.
Review timesheets for accuracy and completeness and follow up with employees and managers regarding discrepancies or missing information.
Calculate and verify irregular earnings, deductions, and other payroll adjustments.
Reconcile payroll inputs against appropriate source documentation.
Review payroll outputs for accuracy and investigate and correct discrepancies.
Process employee garnishments and other statutory deductions.
Calculate and process taxable benefits, statutory holiday pay, shift premiums, on-call pay, employee tool loans, and other payroll-related items.
Process Records of Employment (ROEs).
Prepare payroll journal entries and record them in Sage 50.
Calculate and remit WSIB premiums.
Identify and implement payroll process improvements.

Month-End & Year-End Responsibilities

Calculate and remit monthly WSIB premiums.
Process benefit invoices and reconcile employee benefit premiums against payroll deductions.
Review pension adjustment calculations and verify accuracy on T4s.
Prepare and administer year-end payroll forms, including T4s and T2200s.
Complete annual EHT and WSIB reconciliations.
Review PIER reports and process corrections as required.
Review and maintain Dayforce configuration, including pay calendars, statutory holidays, earnings, and deductions.
Update benefit plan costs within Dayforce.
Review vacation entitlement rollovers and process annual vacation payouts.
Participate in year-end payroll training and seminars.
Monitor changes to payroll legislation and communicate relevant updates to the Director of Finance.

Qualifications & Experience

Diploma or post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting, Bookkeeping, or a related discipline.
5+ years of progressive payroll experience.
Hands-on experience with Ceridian Dayforce is required.
Experience with Sage 50 Accounting Software.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, and other formulas - required.
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is an asset.
Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
Experience with both Canadian and U.S. payroll is an asset.
Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines in a high-volume payroll environment.
A process-improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency and accuracy.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, Finance, and external providers.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package and a supportive environment where payroll professionals can make a meaningful impact.

You'll receive:

$75,000–$90,000 salary
RRSP matching
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Tuition and professional dues reimbursement
3 weeks of vacation to start
3 paid personal days

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada

I would like to thank all the candidates in advance. Please do stay connected on LinkedIn for future opportunities. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted .

This position reflects a current vacancy with one of our clients. Our Recruiters combine their expertise and AI-enabled technology in the recruitment process.

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Responsibilities

Process biweekly payroll for approximately 600 employees in Canada and the United States, including reviewing time records, calculating pay and deductions, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining payroll records. Manage payroll accounting, statutory remittances, benefits and year-end reconciliations, payroll system configuration, and process improvements while monitoring legislative changes.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of progressive payroll experience, hands-on Ceridian Dayforce experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with Sage 50. Candidates should have post-secondary education in business, accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field, strong knowledge of Canadian payroll compliance, and excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and accuracy skills; PCP certification and U.S. payroll experience are assets.

Skills

Payroll Processing
Canadian Payroll Compliance
U.S. Payroll
Ceridian Dayforce
ADP
Sage 50
Microsoft Excel
Payroll Reconciliation
Payroll Reporting
Payroll Adjustments
Garnishments And Statutory Deductions
Taxable Benefits
Records Of Employment
T4 And T2200 Preparation
WSIB And EHT Reconciliation
Process Improvement

Benefits

RRSP Matching
Health Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Dues Reimbursement
Three Weeks Of Vacation
Three Paid Personal Days

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Keywords

Payroll
Biweekly Payroll
Canadian Payroll
U.S. Payroll
Ceridian Dayforce
ADP
Sage 50
Microsoft Excel
VLOOKUP
SUMIFS
Payroll Compliance Practitioner
Payroll Legislation
Payroll Reconciliation
Garnishments
Statutory Deductions
Taxable Benefits
Records Of Employment
T4 Forms
T2200 Forms
WSIB
EHT
PIER Reports
Pension Adjustments
Benefit Premiums
Payroll Journal Entries
Vacation Entitlements
Payroll Process Improvement

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