Payroll Administrator

Location:
Ottawa, ON (On-site, 5 days per week in the East end)

Language:
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills required.

Duration:
3-month contract to start, with a strong likelihood of extension to at least 6 months.

Background Check Requirement:
Background check required prior to employment.

About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced payroll professional who enjoys keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly while contributing to meaningful HR initiatives? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organization in the real estate and property development sector during an important HRIS transformation.

In this role, you'll partner closely with the HR team to ensure accurate payroll processing while supporting employees across a variety of HR functions. You'll play a key role in maintaining business continuity as the team transitions to a new HRIS platform, making a direct impact on both employees and organizational success.

What’s In It for You
Join a collaborative team that values knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and professional growth. You'll gain exposure to an HRIS implementation while working alongside experienced HR professionals in a supportive environment that encourages learning and development.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll support the full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll process for approximately 250 hourly, salaried, and commission-based employees across multiple payrolls.
• You'll maintain payroll records within the HRIS, including new hires, employee changes, leaves, and terminations.
• You'll assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, expense reimbursements, and employee payroll inquiries.
• You'll support HR administration through onboarding coordination, employee records management, and benefits administration.
• You'll contribute to HRIS implementation activities, including testing, data validation, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications
• 2+ years of progressive payroll administration experience, including full-cycle payroll ownership.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or another large HRIS/payroll platform.
• Working knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, employment standards, and payroll best practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and data analysis. Macro experience is considered an asset.
• Experience using a large payroll/HRIS system such as ADP or Ceridian. 
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is considered an asset.

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.