Payroll administrator jobs in Toronto, ON and nearby (104 jobs)

Payroll administrator jobs within 25 km of Toronto, ON, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Nov 9, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 104
Employers: 82

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $70,415Across 31 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 43%45 listings
On-site: 57%59 listings

Employers hiring include Robert Half (4), AppDirect (3), SE Health (3).

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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

Payroll administrator jobs in Toronto, ON and nearby

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Senior Payroll Specialist
Robert Half
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Our client is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across both Canadian and U.S. employee populations. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives…
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Payroll Specialist
BUILD®️Recruitment Inc.
Vaughan, ON
- Full-time
Complete processing of the weekly payroll for office and field staff; ensuring receipt of all timesheets, coding, entering, processing and uploading payroll files to the bank for 3 companies
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Bilingual- Payroll Specialist
Chartwell Retirement Residences
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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Senior Payroll Specialist
Strategy Recruitment Group
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
A well-established organization is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join its People & Culture team. This role will oversee full-cycle Canadian payroll, benefits…
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2630 Bilingual Payroll Specialist
RedBranch Executive Search & Recruitment
Mississauga, ON
- $85,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
2630 BILINGUAL Payroll Specialist (French/English)
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Payroll Specialist ( SAP)
TekStaff IT Solutions
Toronto, ON
- Contract
TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for Payroll Specialist ( SAP)
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Senior Global Payroll Specialist
PartnerRE Ltd.
Toronto, ON
- $102,533 to $125,318 CAD / year
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Payroll Specialist
Ontario Health atHome
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist who takes pride in accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail? Do you thrive in an independent role where you can take full ownership of the…
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Payroll Specialist
CyberX Info System
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
Senior Payroll Specialist – Bilingual preferred
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Senior Payroll Specialist – Canada
Rippling
Toronto, ON
- $63,840 to $95,760 CAD / year
We’re looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to join Rippling’s Global Payroll Operations team and help lead payroll delivery for our EOR customers across Canada.
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Global Payroll Specialist – Canada
Rippling
Toronto, ON
- $54,000 to $81,000 CAD / year
We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist to join Rippling’s Global Payroll Operations team and support payroll operations for our EOR customers across Canada.
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Senior Payroll Specialist
goeasy Ltd.
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Payroll Specialist
BGIS
Markham, ON
- Full-time
Added 10 days ago
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Payroll Specialist
Sun Life
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Payroll Specialist
Sun Life
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Added 11 days ago
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Bilingual Payroll Officer
Bilingual Source
Mississauga, ON
- $75,000 to $88,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Bilingual Payroll Officer (French and English Required)
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Payroll Specialist
Leadervest
Toronto, ON
- Contract
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage full-cycle payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now (WFN). The successful candidate will ensure accurate and timely payroll,…
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Payroll Administrator
Mindlance
Toronto, ON
- $20 to $21 CAD / hour
- Contract
The Payroll Administrator is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll, maintaining employee payroll records, and ensuring compliance with Canadian federal and Ontario payroll…
Added 12 days ago
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Payroll Specialist
Robert Half
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Our client is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across both Canadian and U.S. employee populations. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with strong…
Added 13 days ago
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Senior Payroll Specialist
Robert Half
Toronto, ON
- $45 to $50 CAD / hour
- Contract
Our client is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across both Canadian and U.S. employee populations. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives…
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Payroll Specialist
Altis
Toronto, ON
- $90,000 to $105,000 CAD / year
- Contract
Our client, a respected regulatory and not-for-profit organization, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance…
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Payroll Administrator (Canada only)
Collabera
Toronto, ON
- $20 to $21 CAD / hour
- Contract
The Payroll Administrator is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll, maintaining employee payroll records, and ensuring compliance with Canadian federal and Ontario payroll…
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HR & Payroll Specialist
The Law Office Management Association (TLOMA)
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
The Payroll & HR Specialist is a hands on role responsible for the efficient processing of the semi-monthly payroll and benefits administration for approximately 200 salaried and hourly…
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USA Payroll Specialist
Giesecke+Devrient
Markham, ON
The USA Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of multi-state U.S. payroll using ADP Workforce Now (WFN). This role ensures compliance with federal, state,…
Added 16 days ago
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Senior Payroll Specialist
Kinectrics
Toronto, ON
- Full-time

Robert Half

Senior Payroll Specialist

Toronto, ON, Canada
Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada

Contract

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Job details

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Dec 6, 2026
Experience: 5+ years of payroll experience processing payroll for both Canadian and U.S. employees.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original job description

Location: Greater Toronto Area (Etobicoke)

Work Model: Hybrid - 3 days onsite

Duration: Contract (12 mon)

Pay: 40-50/h T4

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across both Canadian and U.S. employee populations. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing day-to-day payroll processing with continuous improvement and project-based initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Process end-to-end payroll for Canadian and U.S. employees.
Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with applicable federal, provincial, state, and company regulations.
Administer payroll activities for both unionized and non-unionized employee groups.
Validate payroll data including earnings, deductions, benefits, taxes, time and attendance, and retroactive adjustments.
Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries while delivering a high level of customer service.
Partner with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.
Support payroll reconciliations, audits, year-end activities, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Contribute to payroll-related projects, process improvements, system enhancements, testing, and implementation initiatives.
Assist with documentation, workflow optimization, and the development of payroll best practices.

Qualifications

5+ years of payroll experience processing payroll for both Canadian and U.S. employees.
Experience working within a unionized environment.
Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and payroll compliance requirements.
Familiarity with U.S. payroll processes, tax regulations, and multi-jurisdictional payroll is considered a strong asset.
Experience supporting payroll projects, system implementations, upgrades, or process improvement initiatives.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
PCP designation or equivalent payroll certification is considered an asset.

Preferred Experience

Exposure to large, complex organizational environments.
Experience with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audits.
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and support special payroll initiatives as required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional seeking a dynamic contract role that combines operational payroll processing with project-related work in a collaborative and evolving environment.

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Responsibilities

Process end-to-end payroll for Canadian and U.S. employees, including unionized and non-unionized groups, while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations. Resolve payroll inquiries and discrepancies, support reconciliations, audits, year-end activities, and reporting, and contribute to payroll projects, system enhancements, and process improvements.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of experience processing payroll for Canadian and U.S. employees, experience in a unionized environment, and strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance. U.S. payroll and multi-jurisdictional experience, payroll project or implementation experience, and a PCP designation or equivalent certification are assets.

Skills

Canadian And U.S. Payroll Processing
Unionized Payroll Administration
Payroll Compliance
Canadian Payroll Legislation
U.S. Payroll Tax Regulations
Multi-Jurisdictional Payroll
Payroll Reconciliations
Payroll Audits
Year-End Payroll Activities
Regulatory Reporting
Payroll Testing
Process Improvement
Stakeholder Management
Attention To Detail
Employee Customer Service

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Keywords

Canadian Payroll
U.S. Payroll
End-To-End Payroll Processing
Unionized Environment
Non-Unionized Employees
Payroll Compliance
Canadian Payroll Legislation
U.S. Tax Regulations
Multi-Jurisdictional Payroll
Earnings And Deductions
Benefits And Taxes
Time And Attendance
Retroactive Adjustments
Payroll Reconciliations
Payroll Audits
Year-End Processing
Regulatory Reporting
Payroll Projects
System Enhancements
System Implementations
Payroll Testing
Process Improvement
Workflow Optimization
Payroll Best Practices
PCP Designation
Stakeholder Management

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