Payroll Coordinator

Job summary

Process Canadian payroll accurately and on time, reconcile payroll and government remittances, administer payroll-related benefits and deductions, and support year-end reporting and compliance. Maintain payroll records, assist with audits and reporting, respond to employee and manager inquiries, and contribute to process and system improvements.

Job details

Allshores is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to join our Halifax team and help deliver accurate, timely payroll support. The Payroll Coordinator provides day-to-day payroll processing support for Canadian payroll operations. Primary Responsibilities: Process end-to-end Canadian payrolls, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable legislation and company policies. Complete payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure payroll accuracy and data integrity. Administer and reconcile all required government remittances, tax withholdings, and statutory deductions. Coordinate employee benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and related payroll deductions. Support annual payroll activities, including year-end processing, tax reporting, regulatory filings, and employee tax form preparation. Maintain accurate payroll records, employee files, and supporting documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements. Assist with payroll audits and compliance reviews. Prepare payroll reports and provide transactional support to HR, Finance, and business stakeholders. Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries in a timely, professional, and confidential manner. Support payroll process improvements, documentation updates, and payroll system enhancement initiatives. Skills, Experience & Attributes: Canadian Payroll Certification (PCP or equivalent). Payroll processing experience. Strong reconciliation and analytical skills. Experience with benefits administration and government remittances. High attention to detail and compliance focus.

What you’ll do

Process Canadian payroll accurately and on time, reconcile payroll and government remittances, administer payroll-related benefits and deductions, and support year-end reporting and compliance. Maintain payroll records, assist with audits and reporting, respond to employee and manager inquiries, and contribute to process and system improvements.

Requirements

The role requires Canadian Payroll Certification (PCP or equivalent) and payroll processing experience. Candidates should have strong reconciliation and analytical skills, experience with benefits administration and government remittances, and a high level of attention to detail and compliance.

Listed skills

• Compliance · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Canadian Payroll Processing
• Payroll Reconciliation
• Discrepancy Investigation
• Government Remittances
• Tax Withholdings
• Statutory Deductions
• Benefits Administration
• Year-End Payroll Processing
• Tax Reporting
• Regulatory Filings
• Payroll Recordkeeping
• Payroll Audits
• Compliance
• Payroll Reporting
• Employee Inquiry Support
• Process Improvement

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources
• Administrative

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