Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Job summary

The specialist will process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple entities using ADP Workforce Now. They will also manage benefits administration, prepare statutory filings, and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Job details

Payroll & Benefits Specialist - 3 Month Contract, requires an Immediate start Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (2-3 days onsite) Compensation: $30-$50 T4 depending on experience Language: English, with strong written and verbal communication skills Duration: 3-month contract About the Opportunity Altis Recruitment is partnering with a well-established healthcare organization to hire a Payroll & Benefits Specialist for a three-month contract. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who can step in quickly and confidently manage accurate, timely payroll processing. You will work closely with Finance and Human Resources while supporting employees with payroll and benefits-related questions. Your attention to detail and understanding of Ontario payroll requirements will be essential to maintaining accurate employee records and resolving discrepancies. What’s In It for You You will join a fast-paced healthcare environment where your payroll expertise will have an immediate impact. This role offers exposure to multi-entity payroll, employee benefits administration, compliance reporting, and payroll process improvements. Your Responsibilities You’ll process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple entities using ADP Workforce Now. You’ll maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, earnings, deductions, banking information, and rate changes. You’ll calculate payroll adjustments, vacation payouts, statutory deductions, taxable benefits, and other employee payments. You’ll prepare ROEs, T4s, T4As, WSIB filings, EHT reporting, and required payroll reconciliations. You’ll support benefits administration, including employee enrolments, terminations, changes, and reconciliations. You’ll respond to employee and government inquiries while investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies. You’ll assist with payroll journal entries, reporting, compensation analysis, and process automation. Skills and Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on experience processing payroll and benefits for hourly and salaried employees. Practical experience using ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of Ontario payroll legislation, statutory deductions, and the Employment Standards Act. Experience preparing ROEs, T4s, T4As, remittances, and payroll reconciliations. Benefits or pension administration experience is considered an asset. PCP certification is strongly preferred. Strong Excel skills with excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication abilities. Why Partner with Altis If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

What you’ll do

The specialist will process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple entities using ADP Workforce Now. They will also manage benefits administration, prepare statutory filings, and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Requirements

Candidates need over 5 years of payroll and benefits experience with strong knowledge of Ontario legislation and ADP Workforce Now. A PCP certification and advanced Excel skills are strongly preferred.

Listed skills

• ADP Workforce Now · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Payroll Processing
• Benefits Administration
• ADP Workforce Now
• Ontario Payroll Legislation
• Employment Standards Act
• ROEs
• T4s
• T4As
• WSIB Filings
• EHT Reporting
• Payroll Reconciliation
• Excel
• Communication Skills
• Attention To Detail
• PCP Certification

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources
• Healthcare
• Administrative