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Payroll Administrator

@ Robert Half

Ontario

$75k–$95k/yr
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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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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

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsPCP
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyaccounting, payroll, business administration

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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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People associated on LinkedIn
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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
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Employment
  • Consulting
  • Recruiting
  • Marketing
  • Security
  • Advertising
  • Staffing Agency
Other recorded names
  • Robert Half
  • Robert Half
Specialties
  • 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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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

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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