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Payroll Administrator

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the end-to-end processing of hourly unionized payroll, including new employee setup and terminations. Key duties include interpreting wage schedules, performing union reconciliations, and managing year-end tax requirements.

  • On-site
  • Markham, ON
  • Posted Jun 23, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Black & McDonald’s Finance team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. The Payroll Administrator is based in our Markham, ON and reports directly to the Payroll Manager. Their primary focus is performing tasks and responsibilities related to processing hourly unionized payroll under the direction of the Payroll Manager. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ability to work with unions, interpret and update wage schedules, burden tables, and monthly union reconciliation Accurate and timely end to end processing of payrolls and payments via direct deposit; including new employee set up, handling terminations with Records of Employment (ROE) electronically with Service Canada Respond to payroll inquiries from internal and external stakeholders Annual preparation of T4, RL1, T2200, and other year-end requirements COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Communicates Effectively Ability to cope under pressure and maintain focus, dealing effectively with setbacks while remaining positive Teamwork and Collaboration, with ability to work independently under limited supervision Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Completed PCP designation through National Payroll Institute 3+ years of work experience in Payroll Unionized construction experience an asset SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Knowledge and understanding of: Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline driven environment JD Edwards or ERP system in-house an asset Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel –including VLOOKUP, pivot tables etc.) The expected salary range for this role is between $55,000 - $62,500 per year. The starting salary will be determined based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Base pay is one component of Black & McDonald’s total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual discretionary bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs. Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. #LI-RM1

What you’ll do

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the end-to-end processing of hourly unionized payroll, including new employee setup and terminations. Key duties include interpreting wage schedules, performing union reconciliations, and managing year-end tax requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must have a completed PCP designation and at least 3 years of payroll experience, with construction union experience being an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP systems like JD Edwards is required.

Benefits

• Group Insurance Benefits • Pension Plan • Annual Discretionary Bonus • Career Development Programs

Other relevant skills

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  • Unionized Payroll Processing
  • Wage Schedule Interpretation
  • T4/RL1/T2200 Preparation
  • JD Edwards
  • ERP Systems
  • Microsoft Excel
  • VLOOKUP
  • Pivot Tables
  • Records of Employment (ROE)
  • Union Reconciliation
  • Multi-tasking
  • Attention to Detail

Job areas

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Human Resources
  • Administrative
  • Construction

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week