At a Glance
- Tasks: Process biweekly payroll for a large, diverse workforce and manage payroll inquiries.
- Company: Join a dynamic payroll team in a supportive and fun environment.
- Benefits: Growth opportunities, professional development, and a collaborative culture.
- Other info: Bilingual candidates preferred; enjoy a balance of professionalism and approachability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on payroll processes while working with a great team.
- Qualifications: 3+ years of payroll experience and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid – 3 days on-site)
Language: Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken; French an asset
Background Check Requirement: Successful candidate must provide a recent, satisfactory criminal records check
About the Opportunity
Join a dynamic payroll team supporting a large, complex workforce of approximately 18,000 employees across multiple entities. This permanent role offers the chance to apply your technical expertise in a collaborative environment where attention to detail, problem-solving, and initiative are highly valued. You’ll work closely with HR and Finance teams, navigating union agreements, government legislation, and organizational policies to ensure accurate, timely payroll for employees across all levels. In this role, you’ll be part of an organization that values both professionalism and approachability. The team is supportive, with a good sense of humour and a commitment to mentorship and collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your payroll expertise, handle complex payroll challenges, and contribute to an efficient, people-focused payroll process.
What’s In It for You
You’ll join a workplace that celebrates teamwork, offers growth opportunities, and supports professional development. Experience a culture that values collaboration, feedback, and balance, while working with an experienced payroll team in a structured, high-volume environment.
Your Responsibilities
- You’ll process biweekly payroll for a large, complex workforce, including unionized employees and multiple entities.
- You’ll manage ROEs, retroactive payments, overpayments, leave calculations, and payroll adjustments, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- In this role, you’ll respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries, providing clear guidance and solutions.
- You’ll collaborate with Finance to understand payroll impact on the General Ledger and support integrated HRIS and scheduling systems.
- You’ll maintain high standards of accuracy and confidentiality while prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of payroll experience, preferably in high-volume and unionized environments
- Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or near completion
- Experience processing ROEs, retro adjustments, and gross-to-net calculations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
- Experience with HRIS systems such as Oracle PeopleSoft and UKG Dimensions Pro an asset
- Bilingual in English and French considered a strong asset
Note from the Hiring Manager
“We’re looking for someone proactive who can work independently and foresee issues before they arise. This is a high-volume, complex payroll environment, but we also have a team that likes to have fun and support each other. We want someone teachable, open to feedback, and with a strong work ethic.”
Payroll Specialist in Ottawa employer: Altis Recruitment
Rejoindre notre équipe en tant que Vice-Président(e) Finance Exécutif sur la Rive-Sud du Québec, c'est intégrer une entreprise qui valorise l'innovation et le développement professionnel. Nous offrons un environnement de travail collaboratif où votre expertise sera mise à profit pour influencer la stratégie financière à long terme, tout en bénéficiant d'opportunités de croissance personnelle et professionnelle. Avec un accent sur l'équilibre travail-vie personnelle et des initiatives de bien-être, nous nous engageons à faire de notre organisation un lieu de travail exceptionnel.
