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Payroll Administrator (Contract: 6m with possibility of extension) Location: Hybrid (4 days onsite MondayThursday, WFH Fridays) Hours: MondayFriday, 9:00 AM5:00 PM Contract: 6 months with potential for extension Annual Salary: $60,000 Start: ASAPAbout the RoleOur client, a well-established and growing organization, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support their payroll team during a period of rapid expansion and recent acquisitions. This contract role will focus on supporting semi-monthly payroll processing across multiple provinces, with immediate responsibility for a newly acquired entitys payroll.Reporting into the Payroll Manager, youll play a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing while acting as a first point of contact for payroll-related inquiries.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess semi-monthly payroll for approximately 250 salaried, non-union employeesManage payroll for a single legal employer with multiple CRA accountsSupport the transition and ongoing processing for a new third-party payroll (July acquisition)Handle payroll-related payables and remittances, including WSIBPrepare and issue ROEs and employee pay statementsRespond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues promptlyCoordinate bonus payments when requiredPartner with ADP on statutory remittances (CPP, EI, etc.)Support year-end activities (T4s) if contract extendsEnsure payroll compliance across Ontario, Quebec, and Nova ScotiaRequired Qualifications12+ years of hands-on payroll experienceADP Workforce Now (WFN) experience is mandatoryAdvanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, formulas, pivot tables)Strong understanding of payroll timelines and compliance requirementsExceptional attention to detail in a time-sensitive environmentSoft Skills & AttributesQuick learner who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven roleAble to work independently Strong communicator with a service-oriented mindsetOrganized, reliable, and highly detail-orientedWhy Youll Want This RoleOpportunity to support complex, multi-provincial payroll in a growing organizationExposure to ongoing acquisitions and payroll integrationsCollaborative and knowledgeable payroll teamStrong company culture with a supportive manager and clear expectationsExcellent learning and growth opportunity for payroll professionalsAI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.