Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Full-Time 59580 - 72820 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support payroll operations and manage reconciliations for 2,500 employees using Meditech.
  • Company: Join a collaborative healthcare organization in Kitchener.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a consistent workweek with potential for hybrid flexibility and contract extension.
  • Other info: Diverse workplace welcoming all backgrounds and identities.
  • Why this job: Make an immediate impact during a major payroll system transition.
  • Qualifications: Hands-on payroll experience, especially with Meditech, and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 59580 - 72820 $ per year.

Location: Kitchener, ON (On-site initially, with potential for hybrid flexibility following training)

Duration: 6-month contract, with potential for extension

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist with hands-on Meditech expertise? We are 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.

What's 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

Payroll Specialist employer: Altis Technology

At Altis Technology, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. As an SAP Deployment Lead, you will benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that values teamwork and continuous improvement. Located in a dynamic industrial setting, our company offers unique advantages such as hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and the chance to make a significant impact on supply chain operations.

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Contact Details:

Altis Technology Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Payroll Specialist

Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Time Management
Adaptability
Compassion
Flexibility
Organizational Skills