Contract Payroll & Benefits Specialist (12 Month Contract)
Posted: 08/07/2026
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Category: Human Resources
Job Number: 7032
Pay Rate: $33 - $35 per hour
Job Description
Our client is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Contract Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join their dynamic team for a 12 month contract. This is a strong opportunity for a skilled payroll professional ready to take on a critical role within a collaborative environment. In this role, you would play a key role in processing bi-weekly payroll, handling deductions, and utilizing a ticketing system for employee support. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, possess multi-provincial payroll expertise (including Quebec), and are eager to contribute to a growing organization, this could be the perfect fit for you.
What the company has to offer:
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client’s organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.
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What the company has to offer:
- Competitive salary
- Remote work environment
- Work with a collaborative and supportive team of payroll and benefits professionals.
Responsibilities:
- In collaboration with the team, manage and process bi-weekly payroll for Canadian employees, ensuring accurate deductions and timely completion.
- Utilize a ticketing system to provide support for payroll and benefits-related inquiries.
- Potentially travel very occasionally to assist with acquisitions, attend company events, or mail tax forms.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of well-rounded payroll experience, with multi-provincial payroll exposure (including Quebec) and experience with year-end activities.
- Experience with Workday is a must
- Strong independent work ethic and self-starter, while still being a team player who can effectively communicate and collaborate in a virtual work environment.
- Willingness to work roughly 44 hours per week (paid hourly).
- Prior experience working with a ticketing system for customer service.
- Preferred qualifications: bilingual in French and English, experience with unionized payroll, PCP or PLP designation
This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client’s organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Christine Troock
AVP, Recruitment Services
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