Payroll Specialist

  • Location
    Montréal, Quebec
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    2026-02-16
  • Expiry Date
    2026-02-26

Representing a growing global organization, we are proud to be leading the search for a Payroll Specialist. This newly created role will manage end-to-end payroll processing for North America while contributing to global payroll projects and transformation initiatives.

This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to support regional operations and collaborate on global projects in a dynamic environment. As the Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing end-to-end payroll processing for all AMER jurisdictions, including onboarding, offboarding, and payroll changes across multiple pay cycles
  • Coordinating with payroll vendors (e.g., ADP) to ensure timely updates and resolution of queries
  • Supporting year-end preparation and providing required information to Tax and Finance teams
  • Ensuring compliance with tax and statutory requirements and maintaining audit readiness
  • Managing the payroll email inbox and responding to inquiries within agreed SLAs
  • Preparing and auditing data for system integrations and payroll interfaces
  • Supporting global payroll transformation projects and maintaining process documentation
  • Partnering with HR, HRIS, Legal, Benefits, and Finance to ensure data accuracy and smooth workflows

To be successful in this role our client is looking for a:

  • Professional with a degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years in payroll
  • Experience with Workday and ADP Workforce Now highly preferred
  • Strong prioritization and time management skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities
  • Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Effective communicator with strong relationship-building skills
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

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