Moncton, NB
Hybrid – 3 days in office
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $75,000 + 6% Incentive Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
Who Are We?
We are a strategic recruitment agency specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers across Canada and the United States. Our holistic approach ensures that both technical and cultural alignment leads to long-term success for all parties involved.
Why Are We Looking for You?
We are proud to support our esteemed client in hiring a Payroll Specialist for an exciting opportunity in the healthcare and pharmacy services industry. Our client is a nationally recognized organization known for their commitment to patient care, operational excellence, and innovation. They take pride in investing in their people by offering strong leadership support, long-term career growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment where employees are empowered to make an impact.
What’s In It for You?
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility
- Company-paid health and dental benefits effective Day 1
- RRSP matching program starting at 3.5% with company match, increasing to 5% after 5 years
- Combined 23.5 days of PTO per year
- 6% annual incentive bonus based on company and individual performance
- Opportunity to work for a growing national organization
- Exposure to complex payroll operations and strategic initiatives
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Process payroll for multiple business units with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
- Manage payroll calculations for salaried and hourly employees, including overtime, vacation payouts, benefits, and leaves
- Review, reconcile, and audit payroll data to resolve discrepancies and ensure legislative compliance
- Prepare payroll remittances, tax filings, T4/T4A/RL-1 reporting, and related documentation
- Support internal and external payroll audits
- Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize payroll systems, including UKG Pro
- Develop advanced payroll reporting and analytics to support leadership decision-making
- Lead payroll process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements
- Act as a subject matter expert for payroll-related inquiries across HR, Finance, and leadership teams
- Support complex payroll scenarios including retroactive adjustments, taxable benefits, executive compensation, and multi-province payroll processing
- Participate in payroll-related projects, integrations, and compliance initiatives
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive employee and payroll information
- 7+ years of payroll experience supporting large employee populations and multi-province payroll environments
- PCP designation required; CPM designation considered a strong asset
- Strong experience with payroll systems such as UKG Pro
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and macros
- Deep understanding of Canadian payroll legislation, tax regulations, and benefits administration
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience leading projects and driving process improvements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment
