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Payroll Analyst

@ Robert Half

Toronto, Ontario

$33–$40/hrTemporary3+ years experience
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Overview

Robert Half is hiring a temporary Payroll Analyst in Toronto, Ontario, on a long-term contract. The role processes full-cycle payroll for salaried, hourly, unionized and commission-based staff, reconciles and reports on payroll data, and resolves employee payroll inquiries. The posting asks for 3-5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, with Kronos and PeopleSoft preferred.

Pay:

$33–$40 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Process full-cycle payroll for salaried, hourly, unionized and commission staff
  • Review payroll data and resolve discrepancies before submission
  • Respond to employee inquiries on pay and deductions
  • Coordinate with accounting and operations on payroll reconciliations
  • Support compliance with legislation and collective agreements

Requirements summary:

  • 3-5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience
  • Union payroll experience preferred
  • Strong reporting, reconciliation and data analysis skills
  • Kronos and PeopleSoft experience preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and deadline management

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Employer posting date
2026-10-25
First seen by our source
2026-10-26
Source record updated
2026-10-26

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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

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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
  • 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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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
Specialtiesconsulting servicesaccounting jobsfinance jobsadministrative jobslegal jobsIT jobsrecruitmentrecruitment agencycreative jobsstaffing
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Job description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support payroll processing within a services environment in Toronto, Ontario. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited to someone who can manage payroll activities accurately for a diverse employee population, including salaried, hourly, unionized, and commission-based staff. The successful candidate will help maintain compliance, resolve payroll-related issues, and contribute to smooth day-to-day payroll operations.

Responsibilities:
• Process regular payroll cycles with accuracy for multiple employee groups, including salaried, hourly, unionized, and commissioned team members.
• Review payroll data for completeness and correctness, addressing discrepancies before final submission.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to employee and stakeholder inquiries related to pay, deductions, earnings, and payroll transactions in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as accounting and operations to ensure payroll information is aligned and up to date.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, and other accounting-related activities connected to payroll administration.
• Support compliance with applicable legislation, collective agreement provisions, and organizational payroll procedures.
• Contribute to payroll process improvements and provide assistance with operational changes affecting payroll workflows when required.

• 3–5+ years of full-cycle Payroll experience

• Exposure to union payroll environments preferred

• Strong reporting, reconciliation, and data analysis skills

• Hands-on experience with Kronos and PeopleSoft preferred

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines in a high-volume environment

• Adaptable, eager to learn, and comfortable working collaboratively across teams

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