Payroll & Administration Specialist in Montréal

Montreal, CAN

CMA CGM is searching for a Payroll & Administration Specialist for a 15 month contract. One hybrid position, three missions: accurate payroll, smooth office operations, and smooth training coordination - do you have payroll experience and are interested in the challenge?

NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORISED TO WORK IN CANADA: valid work permit, permanent resident or citizen.

POSITION SUMMARY

In this hybrid role, the Payroll & Administration Specialist is responsible for processing the Canadian payroll with the ADP Service provider Team while ensuring reliable day-to-day office administration and support for the coordination of training.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Payroll
  • Payroll review and validation
  • Accountable for full cycle of bi-weekly and year-end payroll processing in conjunction with the ADP payroll service team
  • Process all employee actions in the payroll system: new, term and changes, while ensuring 100% accuracy and adherence to both legislation and internal policy
  • Validate salaries, taxable benefits, statutory deductions, garnishments where applicable, and other authorized deductions.
  • Coordinate corrections and escalations with the third-party payroll provider and U.S. counterparts.
  • Maintain a documented control checklist and evidence of completed payroll reviews.
  • Support payroll reconciliations, year-end activities, audits and statutory reporting.
  • Maintain accurate, confidential payroll records.
  • Respond to employee questions resolve issues.
  • Identify recurring errors, recommend controls and document process improvements.
• Office administration
  • Manage office supplies, inventory and routine purchasing in the online payment system.
  • Coordinate maintenance requests, workspace needs, vendors and building contacts.
  • Help maintain safe, clean, functional and professional common areas such as kitchen, boardrooms, etc.
  • Provide administrative support for onboarding and other employee-facing activities: Laptop set up, workspace, cell phones, business cards, email distribution lists.
  • Coordinate office notices, employee communications and administrative records.
  • Coordinate meetings, rooms, documents, invoices and vendor follow-up as required.
  • Coordinate office events, celebrations, social committee and employee engagement activities: catering, event logistics, budget tracking.
  • Prepare and publish all employee event postings on the company intranet.
• Training & Development Coordination
  • In partnership with Human Resources, coordinate local training activities with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Follow up with employees for mandatory training.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date training records and reports locally and in the system.
  • Other responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORISED TO WORK IN CANADA: valid work permit, permanent resident or citizen.

Education: University degree required; payroll certification an asset.

Experience: Proven experience in payroll & office administration; Min 1 year ADP experience (WFN "Workforce Now" an asset).

Skills: Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English and French. Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills. Proactive, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

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Information at a Glance: Rise in motion with CMA CGM Group: where ambition meets opportunity. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.