Payroll Administrator

Location: Brampton, ON (On-site with free parking and flexible schedule)
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills required

About the Opportunity
Are you a payroll professional who takes pride in accuracy, ownership, and delivering a seamless employee experience? We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to find a Payroll Administrator who will play a critical role in supporting payroll operations across multiple Canadian locations.

This is an opportunity to join a stable, people-focused organization with a long history of investing in its employees and fostering a collaborative workplace culture. Reporting to the Controller, you will work closely with Finance and HR while taking ownership of end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 200 employees across Canada. With a planned transition period alongside a long-tenured team member, you will benefit from hands-on training and knowledge transfer before assuming full responsibility for the function.

What’s In It for You
• Join a stable organization with an exceptional employee retention rate and a reputation for long-term career growth
• Work in a welcoming, collaborative environment with a flat organizational structure and accessible leadership
• Enjoy a culture that values work-life balance, flexibility, and employee well-being
• Receive a competitive compensation package including bonus potential, benefits, pension matching, and paid time off
• Gain exposure to both payroll and accounting processes while working alongside experienced Finance and HR professionals

Your Responsibilities
• You'll manage end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across multiple Canadian locations
• You'll review, validate, and process payroll adjustments including overtime, shift premiums, and other manual entries
• You'll prepare and post payroll-related journal entries and support payroll reconciliations
• You'll take ownership of year-end payroll activities and ensure compliance with payroll legislation and reporting requirements
• You'll troubleshoot payroll system issues and help optimize processes within Dayforce
• You'll collaborate closely with Finance and HR to ensure payroll accuracy and timely reporting

Skills and Qualifications
• 3+ years of payroll administration experience managing full-cycle payroll
• Hands-on experience with Dayforce (Ceridian) is required
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, payroll processes, and year-end payroll activities
• Experience preparing payroll journal entries and supporting accounting-related payroll functions
• Advanced attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and accountability
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with manual processes and reconciliations
• A collaborative, dependable approach with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities

Note from the Hiring Manager
“We’re looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, values accuracy, and wants to become a long-term member of the team. This is a role for someone who is eager to learn, contribute, and build strong relationships across the organization.”

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.