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Payroll Specialist III

  • On-site
  • Posted Aug 19, 2026
  • 1 position

$56,000–$87,500 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Apply by
Oct 20, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Payroll Specialist III is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the full payroll cycle, including tax, benefits, and garnishments for large enterprise clients. They will also manage client inquiries, perform quality control audits, and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Job details

The Payroll Specialist III is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the full payroll cycle, including tax, benefits, and garnishments for large enterprise clients. They will also manage client inquiries, perform quality control audits, and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Candidates must have at least three years of end-to-end payroll processing experience in a high-volume Canadian environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are required to support complex client needs.

What you’ll do

The Payroll Specialist III is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the full payroll cycle, including tax, benefits, and garnishments for large enterprise clients. They will also manage client inquiries, perform quality control audits, and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least three years of end-to-end payroll processing experience in a high-volume Canadian environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are required to support complex client needs.

Benefits

  • Time away from work programs
  • Wellness initiatives
  • Competitive pay
  • Benefits

Listed skills

  • Customer service · Preferred
  • Critical Thinking · Preferred
  • Quality Control · Preferred
  • Microsoft Word · Preferred
  • Microsoft Excel · Preferred
  • case management · Preferred
  • Communication Skills · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Payroll processing
  • Taxation
  • Benefits administration
  • Workforce management
  • Customer service
  • Critical thinking
  • Auditing
  • Quality control
  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Excel
  • Case management
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Organizational skills

Job areas

  • Human Resources
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Consulting

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