Bilingual Payroll Specialist

Job summary

Process weekly full-cycle payroll for hourly employees, particularly unionized employees in Quebec, applying collective agreements, CCQ requirements, and applicable payroll legislation. Manage employee changes, time records, deductions, remittances, year-end reporting, reconciliations, and payroll inquiries while maintaining accurate and confidential records.

Job details

Rejoignez une organisation de premier plan et faites progresser votre carrière en paie! Aplin recrute actuellement un(e) spécialiste bilingue de la paie pour se joindre à une équipe centralisée de paie très active, qui soutient les opérations partout au Canada, avec un accent sur le district du Québec. Il s’agit d’une excellente occasion pour un(e) professionnel(le) de la paie expérimenté(e) ayant une solide expérience de la paie syndiquée au Québec, des conventions collectives et des exigences de la CCQ. La personne idéale possède une expérience pratique du traitement complet de la paie (full-cycle) pour des employés rémunérés à l’heure, et sait appliquer des conventions collectives complexes dans un environnement dynamique. Lieu : Edmonton, Montréal ou Ottawa Mode de travail : Présentiel (au bureau) Rémunération 65 000 $ à 77 000 $ par année, selon l’expérience et le lieu Prime annuelle / liée à la performance Avantages Avantages sociaux dès le premier jour Programme d’actionnariat des employés Régime de retraite : contribution de l’employeur jusqu’à 5 %, passant à 6 % en janvier Poste à temps plein, du lundi au vendredi Responsabilités Traiter la paie hebdomadaire complète (full-cycle) pour des employés rémunérés à l’heure, avec un focus sur les employés syndiqués au Québec. Interpréter et appliquer les dispositions des conventions collectives relatives aux salaires, heures supplémentaires, primes, vacances, jours fériés et autres droits. Appliquer les exigences de la CCQ et les règles pertinentes de la paie au Québec afin d’assurer un traitement exact et conforme. Traiter les embauches, cessations d’emploi, transferts et changements employés, incluant ajustements de taux et modifications de déductions. Réviser et traiter les feuilles de temps, présences et heures travaillées en conformité avec les conventions collectives. Soutenir la transition des cartes de temps papier vers un système de saisie électronique. Traiter les remises, déductions, avantages sociaux, cotisations syndicales et autres ajustements de paie. Préparer les T4, Relevé 1 et autres rapports de fin d’année. Réconcilier et remettre les obligations liées à la paie et aux avantages syndicaux. Assurer la conformité avec les exigences du Québec, la législation gouvernementale, les règles de la CCQ et les conventions collectives applicables. Collaborer avec les équipes internes, les employés et les représentants syndicaux pour résoudre les enjeux de paie. Répondre aux questions, enquêter sur les écarts et fournir des résolutions rapides. Maintenir des dossiers de paie exacts et confidentiels ainsi que la documentation justificative. Profil recherché Bilinguisme français/anglais (oral et écrit) obligatoire. Minimum 2 ans d’expérience en paie full-cycle (idéalement 5 ans et plus). Solide expérience en traitement de la paie pour des employés syndiqués au Québec. Connaissance des exigences de la CCQ et expérience d’interprétation et d’application de conventions collectives (fortement souhaitée). Expérience démontrée dans l’application de clauses syndicales (salaires, heures supplémentaires, primes, vacances, avantages). Excellente connaissance de la législation québécoise en paie : déductions, avantages, remises, rapports de fin d’année. Expérience en paie à l’heure dans un environnement à fort volume. Expérience en traitement de cotisations syndicales, contributions aux avantages et calculs connexes. Grande attention aux détails et solides aptitudes en résolution de problèmes. Capacité à travailler avec des échéanciers serrés dans un environnement rapide. Certification PCP ou en voie d’obtention (souhaitée). Expérience avec JD Edwards/JDE ou des systèmes de paie Oracle (atout). Join a leading organization and advance your payroll career! Aplin is currently recruiting for a Bilingual Payroll Specialist to join a busy centralized payroll team supporting operations across Canada, with a focus on the Quebec district. This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll professional with a strong background in Quebec unionized payroll, collective agreements, and CCQ requirements. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience processing full-cycle payroll for hourly employees and applying complex union agreements in a fast-paced environment. Location: Edmonton, Montreal, or Ottawa Work Arrangement: In-office Compensation $65,000–$77,000 annually, based on experience and location Annual/performance bonus Benefits & Perks Benefits effective from day one Employee share program Pension matching currently up to 5%, increasing to 6% in January Monday to Friday, full-time position Responsibilities Process full-cycle weekly payroll for hourly employees, with a focus on Quebec-based unionized employees. Interpret and apply collective agreement provisions related to wages, overtime, premiums, vacation, statutory holidays, and other employee entitlements. Apply CCQ requirements and relevant Quebec payroll regulations to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing. Process new hires, terminations, transfers, and employee changes, including rate adjustments and changes to payroll deductions. Review and process time entries, attendance records, and employee hours, ensuring compliance with applicable collective agreements. Support the transition from paper time cards to electronic timekeeping. Process payroll remittances, deductions, benefits, union dues, and other payroll adjustments. Prepare T4s, Relevé 1s, and other year-end payroll reporting. Reconcile and remit payroll and union benefit liabilities. Ensure payroll complies with Quebec requirements, government legislation, CCQ regulations, and applicable collective agreements. Work closely with internal teams, employees, and union representatives to resolve payroll-related matters. Respond to payroll inquiries, investigate discrepancies, and provide timely resolutions. Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records and supporting documentation. Qualifications Fluent in both written and spoken French and English is mandatory. Minimum 2 years of full-cycle payroll experience, ideally 5+ years. Strong experience processing payroll for unionized employees in Quebec. Knowledge of CCQ requirements and experience interpreting and applying collective agreements to payroll processing is strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience applying union agreement provisions related to wages, overtime, premiums, vacation, and employee benefits. Strong knowledge of Quebec payroll legislation, deductions, benefits, remittances, and year-end reporting. Experience with hourly payroll in a high-volume environment. Experience processing union dues, benefit contributions, and other union-related payroll calculations. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. PCP certification or working toward PCP is preferred. Experience with JD Edwards/JDE or Oracle payroll systems is an asset. Must be comfortable working in-office in Edmonton, Montreal, or Ottawa. At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Process weekly full-cycle payroll for hourly employees, particularly unionized employees in Quebec, applying collective agreements, CCQ requirements, and applicable payroll legislation. Manage employee changes, time records, deductions, remittances, year-end reporting, reconciliations, and payroll inquiries while maintaining accurate and confidential records.

Requirements

Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken French and English and have at least two years of full-cycle payroll experience, ideally five or more, including strong experience with Quebec unionized hourly payroll. Knowledge of CCQ requirements, collective agreements, Quebec payroll legislation, union contributions, and year-end reporting is strongly preferred; PCP certification or progress toward it is preferred, and JD Edwards or Oracle payroll experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Annual Performance Bonus
• Benefits Effective From Day One
• Employee Share Program
• Employer Pension Matching Up to 5%, Increasing to 6%

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Full-Cycle Payroll Processing
• Quebec Unionized Payroll
• Collective Agreement Interpretation
• CCQ Requirements
• Quebec Payroll Legislation
• Hourly Payroll
• Payroll Remittances
• Payroll Deductions
• Union Dues and Benefit Contributions
• Year-End Payroll Reporting
• Timekeeping and Attendance Processing
• Payroll Reconciliation
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• French-English Bilingual Communication
• JD Edwards or Oracle Payroll Systems

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction

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