About the role
##About SickKids
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision ofHealthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
##Position Description
SickKids is seeking aPayroll Systems Administratorto join the Human Resources Department. The successful candidate will support the accurate, timely, and confidential delivery of bi-weekly payroll while providing payroll systems administration and operational support to internal stakeholders to maintain the integrity and efficiency of payroll operations.
####Here's What You'll Get To Do:
Process bi-weekly payroll using an electronic time capture system ExpressNet and Oracle PeopleSoft, including third-party processing.
Monitor the payroll inbox and triage inquiries to ensure timely responses and resolution.
Generate and analyze payroll reports to validate data integrity, support compliance, and minimize errors.
Administer garnishments, including setup, reconciliation, and associated third-party payments.
Partner with managers and timekeepers to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
Provide timekeeping system training and administer timekeeping access, including user profile maintenance and end-user support.
Act as a payroll subject matter expert (SME) in system testing and validation activities related to payroll and timekeeping changes.
Identify and escalate payroll system issues.
Maintain compliance with access controls and internal audit requirements, support payroll audits, and related compliance controls.
Provide responsive, high-quality service to staff and stakeholders by addressing payroll-related questions and concerns.
Consult with Finance and external vendors (e.g., banking service providers) to reconcile accounts and resolve payroll-related issues.
Participate in payroll-related system upgrades by executing user acceptance test scenarios, validating outputs, and supporting documentation, in collaboration with HRIS
Act as backup to the Payroll Specialist, supporting year-end adjustments and completing other payroll duties as assigned.
Contribute to additional projects and initiatives, as required, in support of departmental and organizational objectives.
####Here's What You'll Need:
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in end-to-end payroll processing and/or payroll systems administration.
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Demonstrated working knowledge of payroll and HRIS systems, including time and labour platforms and payroll applications.
Demonstrated understanding of payroll compliance, internal controls, audit requirements, and income tax legislation, with experience in accounting principles, journal entries, and payroll-related bookkeeping.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas and pivot tables) with experience in payroll reporting to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Knowledge of the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) and its application to payroll practices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with well-developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a demanding environment, manage competing priorities, and meet established deadlines.
Employment Type
Permanent, Full-Time
##Our Commitment to Diversity
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
##Accessibility & Accommodation
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
##How To Apply
Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip:Combine your cover letter and resume intoONEdocument of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.
All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.
Not the right fit? Search for Payroll Systems Administrator jobs in Toronto, ON
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.
Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families.
SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™
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About the role
##About SickKids
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision ofHealthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
##Position Description
SickKids is seeking aPayroll Systems Administratorto join the Human Resources Department. The successful candidate will support the accurate, timely, and confidential delivery of bi-weekly payroll while providing payroll systems administration and operational support to internal stakeholders to maintain the integrity and efficiency of payroll operations.
####Here's What You'll Get To Do:
Process bi-weekly payroll using an electronic time capture system ExpressNet and Oracle PeopleSoft, including third-party processing.
Monitor the payroll inbox and triage inquiries to ensure timely responses and resolution.
Generate and analyze payroll reports to validate data integrity, support compliance, and minimize errors.
Administer garnishments, including setup, reconciliation, and associated third-party payments.
Partner with managers and timekeepers to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
Provide timekeeping system training and administer timekeeping access, including user profile maintenance and end-user support.
Act as a payroll subject matter expert (SME) in system testing and validation activities related to payroll and timekeeping changes.
Identify and escalate payroll system issues.
Maintain compliance with access controls and internal audit requirements, support payroll audits, and related compliance controls.
Provide responsive, high-quality service to staff and stakeholders by addressing payroll-related questions and concerns.
Consult with Finance and external vendors (e.g., banking service providers) to reconcile accounts and resolve payroll-related issues.
Participate in payroll-related system upgrades by executing user acceptance test scenarios, validating outputs, and supporting documentation, in collaboration with HRIS
Act as backup to the Payroll Specialist, supporting year-end adjustments and completing other payroll duties as assigned.
Contribute to additional projects and initiatives, as required, in support of departmental and organizational objectives.
####Here's What You'll Need:
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in end-to-end payroll processing and/or payroll systems administration.
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Demonstrated working knowledge of payroll and HRIS systems, including time and labour platforms and payroll applications.
Demonstrated understanding of payroll compliance, internal controls, audit requirements, and income tax legislation, with experience in accounting principles, journal entries, and payroll-related bookkeeping.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas and pivot tables) with experience in payroll reporting to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Knowledge of the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) and its application to payroll practices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with well-developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a demanding environment, manage competing priorities, and meet established deadlines.
Employment Type
Permanent, Full-Time
##Our Commitment to Diversity
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
##Accessibility & Accommodation
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
##How To Apply
Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip:Combine your cover letter and resume intoONEdocument of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.
All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.
Not the right fit? Search for Payroll Systems Administrator jobs in Toronto, ON
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.
Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families.
SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™