Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid – 3 days on-site)

Language: Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken; French an asset

Background Check Requirement: Successful candidate must provide a recent, satisfactory criminal records check

About the Opportunity
Join a dynamic payroll team supporting a large, complex workforce of approximately 18,000 employees across multiple entities. This permanent role offers the chance to apply your technical expertise in a collaborative environment where attention to detail, problem-solving, and initiative are highly valued. You’ll work closely with HR and Finance teams, navigating union agreements, government legislation, and organizational policies to ensure accurate, timely payroll for employees across all levels.

In this role, you’ll be part of an organization that values both professionalism and approachability. The team is supportive, with a good sense of humour and a commitment to mentorship and collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your payroll expertise, handle complex payroll challenges, and contribute to an efficient, people-focused payroll process.

What’s In It for You
You’ll join a workplace that celebrates teamwork, offers growth opportunities, and supports professional development. Experience a culture that values collaboration, feedback, and balance, while working with an experienced payroll team in a structured, high-volume environment.

Your Responsibilities

You’ll process biweekly payroll for a large, complex workforce,



including unionized employees and multiple entities.

You’ll manage ROEs, retroactive payments, overpayments, leave calculations, and payroll adjustments, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

In this role, you’ll respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries, providing clear guidance and solutions.

You’ll collaborate with Finance to understand payroll impact on the General Ledger and support integrated HRIS and scheduling systems.

You’ll maintain high standards of accuracy and confidentiality while prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of payroll experience, preferably in high-volume and unionized environments

Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or near completion

Experience processing ROEs, retro adjustments, and gross-to-net calculations

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to exercise discretion and confidentialityExperience with HRIS systems such as Oracle PeopleSoft and UKG Dimensions Pro an asset

Bilingual in English and French considered a solid asset

Note from the Hiring Manager
“We’re looking for someone proactive who can work independently and foresee issues before they arise. This is a high-volume, complex payroll environment, but we also have a team that likes to have fun and support each other. We want someone teachable, open to feedback, and with a strong work ethic.”

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