About the Opportunity
Robert Half Canada has partnered with an organization in the transportation, haulage, and logistics industry to hire a Payroll Administrator. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional with experience managing payroll processes in a deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will support accurate and timely payroll administration while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Process payroll accurately and on schedule for hourly, salaried, and, where applicable, unionized employees
- Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, rate changes, deductions, and benefits updates
- Review and verify timesheets, attendance records, and payroll-related data for accuracy and completeness
- Administer statutory deductions, remittances, and year-end payroll reporting, including T4s and related documentation
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a professional and timely manner
- Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end reporting and related journal entries
- Support payroll audits and maintain payroll documentation in an organized and confidential manner
- Coordinate with Human Resources, Accounting, and operational teams to ensure accurate payroll processing
- Monitor compliance with applicable employment standards, payroll legislation, and internal controls
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll procedures and reporting processes
- Postsecondary education in accounting, payroll, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Previous experience in a payroll administration or payroll processing role
- Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll practices, statutory deductions, and relevant legislation
- PCP designation or progress toward certification is considered an asset
- Proficiency with payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, and related office software
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the transportation, logistics, or haulage industry
- Familiarity with payroll for hourly workforces, shift-based schedules, or union environments
- Experience supporting payroll reconciliations and year-end reporting
