Payroll Administrator

Location: Markham, ON (On-site or Hybrid, details to be confirmed)
Language: English, strong written and verbal communication required
Duration: 6-month contract
Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check required

About the Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join a healthcare organization at a pivotal stage of a Workday payroll and finance implementation. As a Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring payroll operations run smoothly while supporting the transition to a new system that will shape the future of the organization.

You will work closely with payroll, finance, and HR teams in a collaborative, unionized environment where accuracy and accountability are essential. Your expertise will help maintain employee trust and contribute to a seamless system rollout that impacts teams across the organization.

What’s In It for You
• Be part of a meaningful transformation initiative in the healthcare sector
• Gain hands-on experience with a Workday implementation in its early stages
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment with experienced professionals
• Contribute to a team that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll process payroll accurately and on time within a unionized environment
• In this role, you’ll support the implementation of Workday payroll, including testing and validation activities
• You’ll collaborate with HR and finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure data integrity
• You’ll maintain compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and collective agreements
• You’ll assist with payroll reporting and provide insights to support decision-making

Skills and Qualifications
• 3+ years of payroll administration experience, ideally within a unionized environment
• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll, including implementation exposure
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.