Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll team on a Contract basis in Kitchener, Ontario. In this role, you will support payroll operations for a large unionized environment, helping to maintain accurate employee pay records and meet critical processing deadlines. This position is ideal for someone who brings strong payroll knowledge, sound judgement, and the ability to work collaboratively while handling detailed administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Support payroll administrators with the preparation and review of bi-weekly payroll information for both hourly and salaried employees.

• Perform detailed calculations related to earnings, deductions, contributions, and payroll adjustments to help ensure accuracy.

• Process updates associated with paid and unpaid leaves, absences, and other employee pay changes.

• Review online payroll reports, identify discrepancies, make required corrections, and assist with report submission.

• Prepare and validate journal entries, cheque requests, and other payroll-related financial documentation.

• Help coordinate the remittance of statutory and non-statutory deductions within required timelines.

• Respond to employee payroll questions and provide day-to-day administrative support, including ad hoc reporting.

• Communicate clearly with government agencies, internal departments, and staff regarding payroll matters.

• Contribute to departmental activities related to new payroll system implementation while maintaining ongoing operational support.