Payroll Administrator - short term contract

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​We work together to ensure the delivery of sustained profitable growth by unleashing the power of our purpose, people and performance.
Whatever your role in our HR community, you'll take ownership of your projects and workstreams. We focus on developing our leaders to spearhead our culture and growth, so you'll be supported and mentored to deliver the right plans to drive business performance - and we'll celebrate the results with you along the way.
Salary range: 74,000 - 92,000 CAD

The Payroll Specialist at Reckitt, you will be the cornerstone of HR efficiency and effectiveness. You'll be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll delivery, including reconciliations, payments, IRS/CRA filings, GL files, and month/year-end activities for Canada.

Prepare and administer payroll for all company employees, auditing payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Maintain up-to date knowledge of payroll legislation and regulatory requirements across all Canadian provinces.
Manage and maintain ADP WFR payroll system, ensuring employee records—including payroll, leave, and overtime—are complete and accurate.
Safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of payroll data while processing payroll according to established schedules.
Reconcile payroll transactions and prepare final worksheets for approval prior to transmission.
Prepare and submit Records of Employment (ROEs) through ROE Web.
Maintain detailed payroll documentation to support audit readiness and statutory compliance.
Provide exceptional customer service by responding to payroll inquiries from employees, management, and government agencies within a 48‑hour turnaround.
Support internal and external audits by providing accurate payroll data and documentation.
Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as required.
Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional business partners in Finance, HR, Legal, and IT as required
Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience.
Completion of Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification is considered an asset.
Minimum of 3-5 years of full-cycle (end to end) payroll experience.
Strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables formula troubleshooting), as well as proficiency in Outlook and Word.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with sound judgement and a strong commitment to data integrity.
Solid understanding of Canadian employment and payroll legislation (Federal, provincial, and municipal), including ESA, CRA, MRQ and Workers Compensation requirements.

Data and Analytics, HR Process Improvement; HR Process improvement, Solutioning, Compensation & Benefits, Digital literacy, Operational Excellence, HR Data Analysis; Data management; Employee data management.
With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.
We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin;