Montréal, Qc Senior payroll specialist Jobs – 33 Openings This Week

Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Confidential —Montréal, QC
- From $85,000 a year
- Overtime
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Store discount
- Wellness program
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7d
Senior Payroll Manager
Axxel HR —Montréal, QC
- From $50 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- English
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
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Specialiste senior de la paie - Senior Payroll Specialist
Fuze HR Solutions Inc. —Montréal, QC
- $90,000–$95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- English
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Senior UKG Pro Payroll & WFM Configuration Specialist (US Payroll)
CGI —Montréal, QC
- $70,000–$115,000 a year
- Overtime
- English
- Human resources
- APIs
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Senior UKG Pro Payroll & WFM Configuration Specialist (US Payroll)
CGI —Montréal, QC
- $70,000–$115,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- English
- APIs
- In-person
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Comptable Principal(e) - Senior Accountant
G.Mitchell CVAC —Montréal, QC
- From $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Designated paid holidays
- Dental care
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Senior Financial Controller
FED Finance —Blainville, QC
- $150,000 a year
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- English
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6d
Technicien·ne comptable sénior / Senior Accounting Technician
Crowe BGK —Westmount, QC
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Wellness program
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Senior Bookkeeper
Premium Manufacturing and Converting —Mont-royal, QC
- $70,000–$105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Finance
- Bachelor's
- Accounting
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
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9d
Teneur de Livre senior / Senior Bookkeeper
Tootsi Impex Inc. —Saint-Laurent, QC
- $70,000–$90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
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13d
Senior payroll technician
Pomerleau —Montréal, QC
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Construction
- Commuter benefits
Senior Payroll Specialist (Bilingual)
Distro —Westmount, QC
- $75,000–$85,000 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- English
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Human Resources and Talent Senior Manager
Norton Rose Fulbright —Montréal, QC
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- English
- Team management
Oracle Payroll, Senior Associate (Bilingual FR/EN)
Pwc Canada —Montréal, QC
- $84,700–$134,700 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Oracle
- English
Conseiller(ère) principal(e) en implémentation de Gestion du capital humain Lyric (Paie) / Senior Implementation Consultant HCM Lyric Payroll
ADP —Montréal, QC
- $81,500–$130,200 a year
- Overtime
- Bilingual
- PMP
- Customer service
- Wellness program
- Designated paid holidays
Senior Financial Analyst, Partners Office
Norton Rose Fulbright —Montréal, QC
- $79,600–$100,700 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- English
Senior Accounting Analyst
Groupe Dynamite Inc. —Mont-royal, QC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's
Senior Accounting Technician, ease Cloud Accounting Services
MNP —Montréal, QC
- Hybrid work
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Business
Senior Administrative Assistant - Montréal, Québec
Intertek —Montréal-Est, QC
- Bilingual
- Customer service
- English
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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9d
Senior Financial Analyst
Strathmore Facilities Management Inc —Montréal, QC
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
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7d
Senior Financial Accountant***Comptables Senior
IPEX Management Inc. —Montréal, QC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
Senior IT Business Analyst - SAP HR
L3Harris Technologies —Mirabel, QC
- $88,500–$138,500 a year
- Day shift
- Computer Science
- Writing skills
- English
Senior Accountant - Outsourcing Services
Forvis Mazars, Canada —Montréal, QC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- English
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Administrative Assistant SR L2
Air Inuit —Montréal, QC
- Overtime
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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7d
Senior Accountant / Full-Cycle Accounting
Wright Freeman Group Inc —Montréal, QC
- $60,000–$80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Organizational skills
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Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Confidential
Montréal, QC

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
7 days ago

Benefits

Casual dress
Store discount
Extended health care
Wellness program
Designated paid holidays
Disability insurance
On-site gym
Dental care
Paid time off
Discounted or free food
Company events
Employee assistance program
Vision care
Life insurance
On-site parking

Skills

Bilingual
Microsoft Excel
ADP
Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
Payroll
PCP Certification
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

The Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of payroll and employee benefits for approximately 250 employees, including both retail and administrative staff. This role ensures compliance with applicable payroll legislation, company policies, and benefit plan requirements, while providing excellent internal support to employees and managers. The ideal candidate brings strong end-to-end payroll expertise, hands-on experience with ADP, and a solid understanding of payroll and benefits administration in a multi-group workforce environment.

Key Responsibilities Payroll Administration

Process full-cycle payroll for approximately 250 employees on a biweekly basis, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.
Administer payroll for both hourly and salaried employees, including retail and administrative employees.
Review and validate payroll data including hours worked, overtime, bonuses, commissions, vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, leaves, and terminations.
Maintain and update employee payroll records in ADP and related HR/payroll systems.
Ensure accurate payroll deductions, taxable benefits, garnishments, and remittances.
Reconcile payroll registers, year-end balances, and other payroll-related reports.
Prepare and process year-end payroll activities, including T4s/Relevé 1s and other required tax documentation, as applicable.
Liaise with Finance regarding payroll reconciliations, accruals, and reporting requirements.
Year end remittances

Benefits Administration

Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, terminations, disability leaves, and employee inquiries.
Act as the main point of contact for employees regarding benefits, pension/RRSP, insurance, and payroll-related questions.
Coordinate with benefits providers and ensure timely and accurate data submissions.
Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and investigate discrepancies.
Support benefits renewals, annual enrollment updates, and employee communications.

Health & Safety Support

Support administration of occupational health & safety programs in collaboration with HR and operations.
Maintain and track employee records related to workplace incidents, leaves (CNESST/WCB), and return-to-work coordination.
Assist in the processing of workplace injury claims and ensure accurate payroll and benefits adjustments related to absences.
Liaise with external agencies (e.g., CNESST) to support compliance and documentation requirements.
Participate in maintaining health & safety records, reporting metrics, and documentation.
Support internal audits and compliance initiatives related to workplace health and safety.
Promote a culture of safety by ensuring payroll and benefits practices align with employee well-being and regulatory obligations.

Compliance & Reporting

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and provincial payroll legislation, employment standards, and internal policies.
Maintain current knowledge of payroll legislation, tax updates, and benefits regulations.
Prepare payroll, benefits, and workforce reports for internal stakeholders as required.
Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll and benefits.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll and benefits processes, controls, and efficiency.

Employee Support & Collaboration

Respond to employee and manager inquiries related to payroll, timekeeping, deductions, and benefits in a professional and timely manner.
Work closely with HR, Finance, and operational leaders to ensure seamless payroll and benefits administration.
Support onboarding and offboarding activities related to payroll and benefits setup/termination.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration, preferably in a mid-sized organization.
Proven experience processing payroll for both retail/hourly and administrative/salaried employee groups.
Strong hands-on experience with ADP payroll systems is required.
PCP certification (or working toward certification) is considered a strong asset.
Solid knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, tax regulations, and employment standards.
Experience administering group benefits plans and managing employee benefits inquiries.
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-service mindset.

Preferred Skills

Experience in a multi-site or retail environment.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
Bilingualism .

Work Environment / Reporting

Reports to the HR Director
Works closely with HR, Finance, and operational leaders
Support payroll and benefits administration across multiple locations

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Discounted or free food
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site gym
On-site parking
Paid time off
Store discount
Vision care
Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

Montréal, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

payroll & benefits specialist: 5 years (required)
ADP Workforce Now: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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