Payroll Administrator

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid with 2 days from home)
Language: Strong English oral communication, comprehension, reading and writing required. French/English bilingualism is a strong asset.
Background Check Requirement: Criminal record check, vaccination attestation signed by a medical professional, and a two-step TB test are required
Duration: Temporary full-time contract until mid-December, 2026, 37.5 hours per week

About the Opportunity
Join a healthcare organization dedicated to supporting people living with complex mental health and addiction challenges. As a Payroll Administrator, you’ll play an important role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, allowing frontline and support teams to stay focused on the people they serve.

You’ll join an 8-person payroll team within Finance, working in a collaborative, people-focused environment. This unionized role supports a bi-weekly payroll of Ontario-based employees across unionized and non-unionized groups.

What’s In It for You
This is an opportunity to bring your payroll expertise to a meaningful healthcare environment while gaining exposure to complex payroll, benefits, pension and year-end processes. You’ll work alongside an approachable team and supportive leadership in a workplace where outgoing, collaborative professionals can thrive.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll process accurate, timely bi-weekly payroll and action payroll-related HR transactions.
• You’ll apply collective agreements, organizational policies and payroll legislation accurately.
• You’ll audit payroll data, calculate payments and complete required external reporting.
• You’ll maintain benefit and pension records, process reconciliations, billings, remittances and contribution audits.
• You’ll reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, investigate variances and prepare journal entries, accruals and adjustments.
• You’ll maintain accurate payroll documentation while handling sensitive employee information with discretion.

Skills and Qualifications
• 2 years of payroll experience, including year-end processing, benefits and pension reconciliations.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is mandatory.
• College diploma with an accounting major, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and experience with payroll and time management systems.
• Strong organization, communication and customer service skills, with the ability to meet deadlines independently and maintain confidentiality.
• French/English bilingualism is considered a strong asset.

Why Partner with Altis
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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.