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Payroll Administrator

@ Robert Half

Waterloo, Ontario

$52k–$65k/yr3+ years experience
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Overview

Robert Half is hiring a Payroll Administrator in Waterloo, Ontario, for a healthcare-focused organization. The role runs end-to-end bi-weekly payroll for a varied workforce, reviews registers for accuracy, prepares payroll documents such as T4s and records of employment, and supports staff and government inquiries. Candidates need a degree or diploma, at least 3 years of payroll, accounting or HR experience, and familiarity with Canadian payroll legislation.

Pay:

$52,000–$65,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Manage bi-weekly payroll for a varied workforce
  • Review payroll registers and resolve discrepancies
  • Prepare T4s, records of employment and remittances
  • Respond to employee and government payroll inquiries
  • Generate payroll reports for audits and reconciliations

Requirements summary:

  • Degree or college diploma in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field
  • Minimum 3 years of payroll, accounting or HR experience
  • Understanding of Canadian payroll legislation
  • Hands-on experience with Vista or Sage 300
  • Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills

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Employer posting date
2026-11-04
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Experience3+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Background checkscriminal record
EducationCollege diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyAccounting, Business, Finance

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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We provide dynamic contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions across finance, accounting, technology, marketing, creative, legal, and administrative sectors. 🏆 In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune, and with Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. 🏦 Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI), we’re at the forefront of innovation in talent acquisition.

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Reported office locations
  • 2884 Sand Hill Road Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025, US
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California 94583, US
  • Robert Half International, Avenue Louise, 250 - 5th floor, Brussels, 1050, BE
  • Robert Half International, 10th floor, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, London SE1 9SG, GB
  • Robert Half International, Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 1184, 11° andar, Sao Paulo, SP 04548-004, BR
  • Robert Half International, Level 24, 1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
  • 140 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
  • Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo 1184, São Paulo, BR
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583, US
  • 20, Avenue André Prothin, Tour Europlaza, Courbevoie, Île-de-France 92400, FR
Business categories
  • Skill Assessment
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  • Employment
  • Consulting
  • Recruiting
  • Marketing
  • Security
  • Advertising
  • Staffing Agency
Other recorded names
  • Robert Half
  • Robert Half
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  • consulting services
  • accounting jobs
  • finance jobs
  • administrative jobs
  • legal jobs
  • IT jobs
  • recruitment
  • recruitment agency
  • creative jobs
  • staffing
  • hiring
  • employment agency
  • contract talent
  • contract professionals
  • talent solutions
  • contract employment
  • permanent placement
  • customer support jobs
  • and marketing jobs
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Yes
Reported total investment
0

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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at…

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IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersMenlo Park, CA
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1948
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Job description
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a healthcare-focused organization in Waterloo, Ontario. In this role, you will help ensure employees and contractors are paid correctly and on schedule while maintaining accurate payroll records and supporting compliance requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to a dependable payroll function. You will also play an important part in supporting staff inquiries and strengthening day-to-day payroll operations.

Responsibilities:
• Manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll for a large and varied workforce, including salaried, hourly, unionized, and piece-rate employees.
• Review payroll registers and related reports to confirm accuracy, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before payment is released.
• Ensure earnings, deductions, garnishments, vacation pay, and benefit-related adjustments are processed correctly and within required timelines.
• Work closely with Human Resources and other internal teams to keep employee payroll information current and properly documented.
• Prepare and distribute payroll-related documents, including records of employment, tax forms, remittances, and year-end slips such as T4s.
• Respond to questions from employees, external contacts, and government agencies by providing clear and timely payroll support.
• Generate payroll data, summaries, and supporting reports to assist with audits, reconciliations, and internal review needs.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance service quality, accuracy, and overall operational efficiency.
• Carry out additional payroll and administrative duties as needed to support the broader team. • University degree or college diploma in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or human resources.
• Solid understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and payroll administration practices.
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems such as Vista or Sage 300.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated accuracy, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong service-oriented approach.
• Experience in healthcare or home care is considered an asset, and all candidates are required to undergo a background screening process.

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