Job Overview
Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Location: Hybrid – Waterloo, ON, CanadaJob Type: 6 Months ContractAbout the Role:We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Americas Payroll team. This role will focus on payroll processing for Canada and the US and contribute to payroll system implementation projects (ADP GlobalView & SAP SuccessFactors).This position is approximately 70% payroll operations and 30% technical/project support.Key Responsibilities:
- Process and audit payroll for US and Canada employees
- Collaborate with ADP GlobalView and internal teams (HR, Finance, etc.)
- Assist in payroll platform integration and system upgrades
- Maintain compliance with tax and legislative requirements
- Reconcile payroll data, remittances, and year-end filings
- Support ESPP, Stock Options, pensions, and GL reporting
- Provide excellent support to employees and stakeholders
What You Bring:
- 5+ years of Canada & US payroll experience with multi-entity/global companies
- Strong experience with ADP (GlobalView, Streamline, Celergo)
- SAP SuccessFactors HCM experience
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, processes, and reporting
- PCP or FPC certification (preferred)
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Work Environment:
- Hybrid: 2–3 days/week in the Waterloo office
- Fast-paced, collaborative, and project-driven environment.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- How many years of payroll experience do you have in Canada and the US? (Please specify in years)
- Do you have experience working with ADP GlobalView?
- What is your current hourly pay rate?
- Are you able to work full-time in Canada without sponsorship?
- How soon can you join the role?
- Are you able to work in a hybrid model, with 3 days per week in the Waterloo office?
- Are you currently located in the Kitchener-Waterloo region?
Application deadline: 2025-07-25