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HR & Payroll Specialist, MBIB
Mary Browns
Markham, ON
- Full-time
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for delivering full-cycle payroll services for corporate stores and the Support Centre. This includes managing payroll processing and all…
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Payroll Specialist
Randstad Canada
Ajax, ON
- $75,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist looking to make an immediate impact? As a pivotal member of our Finance & Accounting team, you will manage end-to-end payroll, benefits…
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Senior Payroll Specialist- Bilingual
GHD
Whitby, 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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Senior Payroll Specialist- Bilingual
GHD
Markham, 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 Specialist
Trench Group GmbH
Pickering, ON · Toronto, ON
- $65,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
Prepare, validate and run payroll for each bi-weekly pay cycle, including time and attendance, new hires, terminations, leaves and pay changes, using Dayforce.
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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,…
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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).…
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Payroll Administrator
Jonas Software
Markham, ON
- Full-time
We currently have an opportunity for a payroll administrator that is fully competent in Canadian payroll administration and has a background in US payroll administration.
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Payroll Specialist (Workday Implementation)
SE Health
Markham, ON
- Contract
Location: This role requires to work onsite (Markham, ON) up to 4 days per week during testing and key implementation activities
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Payroll Specialist (Workday Implementation)
SE Health
Markham, ON
- Contract
Location: This role requires to work onsite (Markham, ON) up to 4 days per week during testing and key implementation activities
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Payroll Specialist (PeopleSoft)
SE Health
Markham, ON
- Contract
Location: This role requires to work onsite (Markham, ON) up to 4 days per week during testing and key implementation activities
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Payroll Administrator & Systems Support
Owens Corning
Toronto, ON
The Payroll Administrator & Systems Support is the Toronto plant’s primary resource for payroll and timekeeping administration, and the on-site coordination point for IT services.
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Payroll Specialist
BGIS
Markham, Ontario
- $63,397 to $79,246 CAD / year
- Full-time
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the timely processing of payroll for both union and non-union team members.

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SE Health

Payroll Specialist (Workday Implementation)

Markham, ON, Canada

The hiring pay range is $64,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience. · Contract

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Job details

Pay: The hiring pay range is $64,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience.
Job type: Contract
Experience: 3-5+ years of Canadian payroll experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 18, 2026

Original job description

Join us in re-imagining health care with the largest social enterprise in Canada. SE Health is leading a multi-year enterprise transformation project that leverages human-centered design to be at the forefront of innovation within the healthcare sector. As a leader in home care, we are expanding and enhancing our capabilities to provide personalized experiences using new platforms and cloud-native architectures, ensuring privacy and security by design. Our transformation is grounded in guiding principles drive to ensure that we prioritize team decisions, long-term planning, process standardization, data-driven insights, and balanced user adoption. If you are driven by the desire to have an impact, change the world of health care and shape the future, we invite you to be part of our journey.

Note: This is a 6-month contract with a possibility of extension.

Location: This role requires to work onsite (Markham, ON) up to 4 days per week during testing and key implementation activities.

Job Summary

We are looking for Payroll Specialists with Workday implementation experience to support a large-scale payroll transformation initiative while also assisting with day-to-day payroll operations. This role will play a critical part in payroll testing, validation, system configuration support, issue resolution, and payroll process optimization.

The successful candidate will combine strong Canadian payroll expertise with hands-on participation in Workday Payroll implementations, upgrades, conversions, or transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

Support end-to-end payroll processing for a large, multi-provincial workforce
Participate in Workday Payroll implementation activities, testing, and deployment support
Execute payroll validation, parallel testing, reconciliations, and data audits
Investigate system-related payroll issues and recommend solutions
Assist with configuration reviews, process documentation, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
Support payroll reporting, controls, and compliance processes
Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, IT, and implementation teams to ensure project success
Contribute to payroll modernization and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with Canadian payroll legislation and organizational policies

Qualifications

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation required
3-5+ years of Canadian payroll experience
Direct experience supporting a Workday Payroll implementation, migration, upgrade, or transformation project
Experience with system testing, UAT, payroll validation, and reconciliation processes
Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation, taxation, and employment standards
Experience processing payroll in a multi-provincial environment
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment

Highly Preferred

Experience with Workday Payroll configuration or deployment support
Experience in healthcare or other large, complex organizations
Experience supporting payroll change management and process redesign initiatives

Why Join SE Health?

Competitive Total Rewards: So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, flexible pay options, car-loan support, housing solutions and exclusive staff perks.
Flexibility & Belonging: Thrive with hybrid work, flexible scheduling and a supportive, inclusive culture that puts people first.
Innovative: At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior’s Health and Aging.
Purpose & Impact: Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.
Growth That Meets Your Ambition: Access tuition support, training and meaningful career pathways across a growing, future-focused organization.

About SE Health

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.

Accessibility: If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at careers@sehc.com.

AI and compensation details: We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a new addition . The hiring pay range is $64,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience.

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Responsibilities

The Payroll Specialist will support end-to-end payroll processing and lead critical Workday implementation activities, including testing, validation, and system configuration. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure payroll compliance, process optimization, and successful project deployment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation and possess 3-5+ years of Canadian payroll experience. Direct experience with Workday Payroll implementations, upgrades, or transformations is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Skills

Payroll processing
Workday Payroll
System implementation
Payroll validation
Parallel testing
Data audits
Issue resolution
Process optimization
Canadian payroll legislation
UAT
Excel
Analytical capabilities
Stakeholder management
Payroll reporting
Compliance
Change management

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits
Pension
Flexible pay options
Car-loan support
Housing solutions
Tuition support
Training

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Keywords

Payroll Specialist
Workday
Implementation
Healthcare
PCP
Canadian Payroll
UAT
System Configuration
Data Audit
Reconciliation
Multi-provincial payroll
Excel
Process Improvement
Compliance
Transformation
Cloud-native
Human-centered design
Social enterprise
Reporting
Stakeholder management

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HR & Payroll Specialist, MBIB