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My client, a premier industry leader based in Montreal, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will serve as the central point for Canadian compensation, ensuring the absolute accuracy of a high-volume weekly payroll cycle. Location: Montreal (Hybrid model, 2 days/week in office). Cycle & Volume: Weekly payroll 850 employees (Unionized CCQ & Non-Unionized). System: ADP Workforce Now.
Job Responsibility
Manage the full weekly payroll cycle for all Canadian employees using ADP Workforce Now
Process personnel movements including onboarding new hires, salary adjustments, promotions, and calculating final payouts/issuing ROEs
Validate timesheets, manage time banks, track vacations, sick leave, and administer complex CCQ union data
Generate and reconcile payroll reports with the General Ledger (GL), handle taxable benefits, and prepare journal entries for the Finance team
Prepare government and union remittances, manage year-end processes (T4 / Relevé 1), and actively participate in payroll audits
Communicate with English-speaking employees located outside Quebec on a regular basis
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience managing multi-province and unionized (CCQ) payrolls
Advanced proficiency in ADP Workforce Now is required
Full professional bilingualism (English and French) to support national operations
PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation is a strong asset
Strong composure under weekly deadlines, high analytical skills, and a 'zero-error' standard for data accuracy