Time and Attendance Specialist | Remote | Permanent Hire | $25.00 - $33.00 per Hour

Details

Pay Rate: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Location: Remote

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Time and Attendance Specialist to support payroll operations and workforce administration within a dynamic, multi-site environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of employee timekeeping, attendance, and absenteeism data while providing critical support to payroll processing and reporting functions.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Time and Attendance Specialist to join the organization on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this role works closely with Payroll, Operations, and internal stakeholders to ensure all timekeeping and attendance information is accurate, complete, and processed efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with strong analytical skills, experience working with workforce management systems, and a passion for ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

- Collaborate closely with Payroll and internal departments to support accurate timekeeping and payroll processes
- Maintain and administer the organization's time and attendance system, including security settings, system configuration, and user management
- Maintain employee records within the workforce management platform, including job assignments and team structures
- Generate, modify, and organize time and attendance reports to support payroll and operational requirements
- Review and validate time entries, including employee punch transactions and manually entered records
- Enter, update, and authorize employee time records as required
- Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies relating to hours worked, overtime, allowances, and attendance records




- Review and manage system notifications and approval workflows
- Assist with the preparation and processing of hourly and salaried payrolls
- Perform data retrieval, reporting, research, and analysis to support payroll and business requirements
- Prepare and maintain employment-related documentation, including Records of Employment (ROEs), employment earnings requests, and government forms
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with payroll policies and employment legislation
- Support continuous improvements in timekeeping processes, reporting, and data accuracy

What You Bring

- Minimum 2 years of payroll, time and attendance, or workforce administration experience
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting, Payroll, or a related field
- Certified Payroll Practitioner (CPP/PCP) designation considered an asset
- Experience working with time and attendance systems, workforce management platforms, or payroll software
- Solid knowledge of payroll processes, employment standards, and provincial labour legislation
- Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Strong analytical abilities with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive employee information with professionalism and discretion
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to identify process improvements
- French language skills are considered an asset
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently in a remote environment

What You Need to Do Now If you meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.

Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within the organization.

AI tools may be used as part of the screening process.

📌 Payroll Administrator (Canada)
🏢 Hays
📍 Canada