As of November 6, 2026, Jobsy lists 87 payroll specialist jobs in Canada. The median advertised pay is $79,997 a year (from 22 postings). The most active employers are Randstad Canada, Robert Half and Aplin. Skills often requested: payroll, regulatory compliance, reporting and paramedic.
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TalentWorld: TalentWorld is a full-service recruitment and staffing agency that specializes in outsourcing, without losing the human element.
Bring your payroll and accounts payable experience to a growing retail organization where you'll support accurate payroll processing, vendor payments, and day-to-day financial operations; The salary will be determined…
Randstad Canada
Candidates need Dayforce experience, strong attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are also required, and Excel proficiency is preferred.
Dayforce, Excel
Randstad Canada
Candidates need Dayforce experience, strong attention to detail and organization, and good verbal and written communication. Excel skills are preferred.
Dayforce, Excel
Robert Half
5+ YOECandidates need at least 5 years of payroll administration experience, hands-on Dayforce experience, and strong knowledge of statutory deductions and tax rules. They also need payroll accounting and reconciliation skills, and a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
Dayforce
Robert Half
1+ YOECandidates need at least one year of hands-on full-cycle payroll experience and practical Dayforce or Ceridian skills. They also need Excel proficiency, familiarity with union and non-union payroll, and strong attention to detail.
Dayforce, Ceridian, Excel
Robert Half
Candidates need demonstrated full-cycle payroll experience, proficiency with ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian or Payworks, and solid knowledge of payroll legislation and remittances. A Payroll Compliance designation is a strong asset.
ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, Payworks, Accounting software
Robert Half
5+ YOECandidates need their PCP designation and 5+ years of hands-on payroll experience, ideally multi-jurisdictional. Dayforce experience is key, with implementation or conversion experience highly desirable. French is a major asset.
Ceridian Dayforce
Robert Half
5+ YOECandidates need five or more years of payroll experience, including full-cycle processing. They also need Canadian payroll expertise, working knowledge of U.S. multi-state payroll, and experience with Dayforce and ADP Workforce Now.
Ceridian Dayforce, ADP Workforce Now
The Pod Group
2+ YOECandidates need at least 2 years of finance or accounting experience, a diploma or certificate in accounting, and working knowledge of not-for-profit accounting. Proficiency in Sage 50 Premium and a Vulnerable Sector Check are required.
ADP, Sage 50 Premium
Jobgether
Candidates need hands-on payroll administration experience, ideally in-house, and have independently run payroll for at least one country. They should be detail-oriented, comfortable with Excel, Google Sheets and payroll systems, and communicate well in English.
Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, payroll management systems, automated payroll validation tools
adecco
5+ YOECandidates need post-secondary education in payroll, HR, accounting or a related field, at least 5 years of multi-provincial Canadian payroll experience, and strong knowledge of Canadian and Quebec payroll legislation. Dayforce experience, advanced Excel skills and French are assets.
Dayforce, Excel
Treewalk Consulting Inc.
2+ YOECandidates need at least 2 years of payroll experience, ideally in non-unionized environments covering salaried and hourly staff. Payroll certification (PCP), bookkeeping experience, and intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills are assets.
QuickBooks Time, ADP, Ceridian, Excel
Treewalk Consulting Inc.
2+ YOECandidates need at least 2 years of payroll experience, including non-union salaried and hourly payroll. Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll law, intermediate to advanced Excel skills, and experience with payroll or timekeeping software such as ADP, Ceridian or QuickBooks Time are required.
ADP, Ceridian, QuickBooks Time, Excel
Ontario Health atHome
5+ YOECandidates need a 2-year post-secondary diploma in business, accounting or payroll and five years of payroll coordination experience, ideally in a unionized environment. They need working knowledge of a computerized payroll system, Excel and Word, collective agreement and Employment Standards Act knowledge, and strong attention to detail.
Computerized payroll system, QHR, Quadrant, Excel, Word
MacEwen Petroleum Inc: MacEwen is a proudly Canadian-owned and operated fuel and convenience provider with a rich legacy spanning more than five decades.
2+ YOEMacEwen Petroleum Inc needs candidates with at least two years of hands-on full-cycle Canadian payroll experience, including mandatory use of ADP, Ceridian Dayforce or Workday. They also need knowledge of Ontario and Quebec payroll rules, intermediate to advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
ADP, Ceridian Dayforce, Workday, Excel
goeasy: is a Canadian company, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, that provides non-prime leasing and lending services through its easyhome,…
3+ YOECandidates need 3 to 4 or more years of full-cycle payroll experience across several provinces, plus year-end payroll experience. A post-secondary education in Finance, HR or Payroll, an NPI payroll certification (or working toward it), and experience with UKG Pro, UltiPro, Workday, Dayforce, SAP or Payworks are also needed.
UKG Pro, UltiPro, WFM, Workday, Dayforce, SAP
Prenuvo: Prenuvo currently operates in 26 clinics across North America, Australia, and Europe.
3+ YOECandidates need 3 to 5 years of hands-on multistate U.S. and multiprovince Canadian payroll experience, plus knowledge of U.S. leave programs and Canadian benefits. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail and 401(k) administration experience are required.
Rippling
Carlisle: Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of premium building products for the commercial and residential…
6+ YOECandidates need six or more years of Canadian payroll experience with a large payroll of 300 or more employees. They must know federal, provincial and CRA payroll rules, be skilled in ADP Workforce Now, and hold a payroll-related diploma and ideally Canadian Payroll Association accreditation.
ADP Workforce Now, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, HRIS
The median advertised pay is $79,997 a year, across 22 postings that list pay. The lowest quarter pays under $70,512 and the top quarter over $88,754.
Randstad Canada (12), Robert Half (8), Aplin (4), Sun Life of Canada - Corporate (4) and IPEX Management Inc. (2).
Postings most often mention payroll, regulatory compliance, reporting, paramedic, attention to detail, communication skills, microsoft excel and account reconciliation.
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