Payroll Advisor - Permanent
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- Ottawa, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Processing biweekly payroll for a large, complex employee group
- Managing payroll changes including salary adjustments, benefit deductions, refunds, and balance payouts
- Processing individual and group retros related to compensation changes
- Conducting payroll audits and validating HRIS data for accuracy
- Processing and uploading Records of Employment (ROEs)
- Administering maternity and parental leave top-ups
- Investigating and resolving pay discrepancies, overpayments, and banking issues
- Interpreting collective agreements and applying scheduling rules to payroll processing
- Responding to written and verbal payroll inquiries from employees, managers, and stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance with Employment Standards, CRA guidelines, Ministry of Labour regulations, and organizational policies
- Maintaining strict confidentiality and adherence to privacy legislation
- Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation
- Minimum of three years of payroll experience
- Experience processing payroll in a large, complex organization
- Strong knowledge of payroll principles and General Ledger impacts
- Experience interpreting collective agreements and applying scheduling rules
- Knowledge of Employment Standards legislation, CRA guidelines, Ministry of Labour regulations, and Service Canada processes
- Experience working with HRIS systems
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with sound judgment and discretion
- Ability to manage high volumes of work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
- Salary range: $71,000 to $86,000/yr
- Location: On-site (3 days per week minimum); training is fully on-site for approximately three months
- Benefits: Excellent medical, dental and pension plan!
How to ApplyPlease apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to . If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 18873.LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
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