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Payroll Administrator
@ Robert Half
Ontario
Overview
Robert Half Canada is hiring a Payroll Administrator for a transportation, haulage and logistics organization. The role processes hourly, salaried and unionized payroll accurately and on schedule, handles statutory deductions, remittances and T4s, and supports reconciliations and audits. Candidates need a postsecondary background or equivalent practical experience and prior payroll administration experience.
Pay:
$75,000–$95,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Process hourly, salaried and unionized payroll on schedule
- Maintain employee payroll records and benefits updates
- Review timesheets and attendance data for accuracy
- Administer statutory deductions, remittances and T4s
- Reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end reporting
Requirements summary:
- Postsecondary education in accounting, payroll or business, or equivalent experience
- Previous payroll administration or processing experience
- Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll practices and legislation
- PCP designation or progress toward it is an asset
- Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | PCP |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | accounting, payroll, business administration |
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| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Menlo Park, CA |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1948 |
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About the Opportunity
Robert Half Canada has partnered with an organization in the transportation, haulage, and logistics industry to hire a Payroll Administrator. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional with experience managing payroll processes in a deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will support accurate and timely payroll administration while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Process payroll accurately and on schedule for hourly, salaried, and, where applicable, unionized employees
- Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, rate changes, deductions, and benefits updates
- Review and verify timesheets, attendance records, and payroll-related data for accuracy and completeness
- Administer statutory deductions, remittances, and year-end payroll reporting, including T4s and related documentation
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a professional and timely manner
- Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end reporting and related journal entries
- Support payroll audits and maintain payroll documentation in an organized and confidential manner
- Coordinate with Human Resources, Accounting, and operational teams to ensure accurate payroll processing
- Monitor compliance with applicable employment standards, payroll legislation, and internal controls
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll procedures and reporting processes
- Postsecondary education in accounting, payroll, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Previous experience in a payroll administration or payroll processing role
- Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll practices, statutory deductions, and relevant legislation
- PCP designation or progress toward certification is considered an asset
- Proficiency with payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, and related office software
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the transportation, logistics, or haulage industry
- Familiarity with payroll for hourly workforces, shift-based schedules, or union environments
- Experience supporting payroll reconciliations and year-end reporting
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