Gestionnaire finance, comptabilité et paie

Payroll Specialist (Temporary Contract)

$STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

We are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a 6-month temporary contract, with potential for extension. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing within a collaborative in-house payroll team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and comfortable working across multiple systems while managing complex payroll data.

This opportunity is well-suited for a payroll professional who enjoys thinking critically, identifying discrepancies, and improving processes in a fast-paced environment.

6-month contract with potential for extension , offering stability with flexibility

Monday to Friday schedule in office (8:30–5:00)

Supportive team environment with hands-on training and mentorship

Exposure to full-cycle payroll in a multi-entity environment

Process full-cycle payroll for a designated entity, supporting approximately 200 employees

Review, verify, and reconcile timesheet data between internal systems, identifying errors or discrepancies

Track vacation, banked time, and other payroll-related balances using manual spreadsheets

Enter and process payroll data accurately within an in-house payroll system

Perform post-payroll reconciliations and support month-end reporting

Ensure payroll processing complies with applicable payroll legislation and company policies

Support payroll coverage for vacations and absences within a team of three payroll professionals

Respond to payroll-related inquiries with professionalism and discretion

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues efficiently

Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased accuracy

4–7+ years of hands-on payroll experience preferred

Experience processing payroll in a multi-entity or mid-sized organization

Great Plains experience is a strong asset (ERP/payroll systems considered)

Post-payroll reconciliation experience required

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Payroll designation (PCP or equivalent) considered an asset

Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements

Comfortable working with in-house or customized payroll systems

Strong time management skills and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines

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