Posted 18 days ago
Payroll Specialist
@ Altis
Waterloo, Ontario
Overview
Altis is hiring a Payroll Specialist on a 6-month contract in Kitchener, Ontario, with potential for extension, to run payroll for a healthcare organization of about 2,500 employees. The work covers day-to-day Meditech payroll processing, reconciliations, year-end T4 activities and reporting during a payroll system transition. The schedule is 37.5 hours per week with some daily flexibility, starting on-site with possible hybrid flexibility after training.
Pay:
$30–$40 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Process payroll for about 2,500 employees using Meditech
- Manage payroll reconciliations, deductions and remittances
- Coordinate year-end payroll and T4 preparation and filing
- Prepare payroll reports and public sector salary disclosure
Requirements summary:
- Several years of hands-on payroll experience, ideally healthcare
- Strong working knowledge of Meditech payroll
- Experience with unionized and non-unionized payroll
- Sunshine List familiarity is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
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Altis
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Full company description
Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level to executive management, at the most competitive rates. Every year, we place more than 4,000 experienced candidates nationwide, fueling our clients’ businesses while building careers worth celebrating.
- LinkedIn followers
- 289,738
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 269
- Reported office locations
- 102 Bank St, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON K1P 5N4, CA
- 330 Bay Street, Suite 700, Toronto, ON M5H 2S8, CA
- 905 West Pender St, Suite 405, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1L6, CA
- Other recorded names
- Altis
- Specialties
- staffing
- recruitment
- IT staffing
- F&A staffing
- and Administration & Support staffing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Specialties | staffingrecruitmentIT staffingF&A staffingand Administration & Support staffing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 408 |
| View page |
Location: Kitchener, ON (On-site initially, with potential for hybrid flexibility following training)
Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Duration: 6-month contract, with potential for extension
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist with hands-on Meditech expertise? Were looking for a detail-oriented payroll professional to join a healthcare organization in Kitchener for a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact, supporting payroll continuity, year-end activities, and an important payroll system transition.
Working alongside a close-knit payroll team, youll help ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for approximately 2,500 employees, including unionized, non-unionized, and management staff. Your expertise will be valued as the team navigates a busy period of operational change.
Whats In It for You
Join a collaborative, supportive payroll team where your experience will make a meaningful difference
Gain exposure to complex healthcare payroll operations and a major system transition
Enjoy a consistent 37.5-hour workweek, with some flexibility in daily scheduling
Potential for hybrid flexibility following on-site training, with opportunities for contract extension or future permanent employment
Your Responsibilities
You'll support day-to-day payroll operations using Meditech, ensuring accurate and timely processing for approximately 2,500 employees
You'll manage payroll reconciliations, including deductions, remittances, and payroll submissions
You'll coordinate year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation, reconciliation, and filing
You'll prepare payroll reports and support public sector salary disclosure requirements
You'll collaborate with payroll colleagues to facilitate knowledge transfer and maintain operational continuity
You'll contribute your payroll expertise during an ongoing payroll system transition
Skills and Qualifications
Several years of hands-on payroll experience, ideally within a healthcare or similarly complex environment
Strong working knowledge of Meditech payroll, with the ability to contribute quickly and independently
Demonstrated experience with payroll reconciliations, year-end processing, T4 preparation, and payroll reporting
Experience administering payroll for unionized and non-unionized employees
Familiarity with public sector salary disclosure requirements (Sunshine List) is an asset
Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage competing deadlines
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with availability to start as soon as possible and work on-site in Kitchener during initial training
Why Partner with Altis
If youve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if youre a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.
We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
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