Payroll Administrator

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team and work collaboratively with one other Payroll Administrator to support all payroll and benefits responsibilities for a diverse employee population. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing and responsive employee support in a unionized environment.

Full-time · Permanent · Non-UnionizedAvailable from: March 16th, 2026

Salary: $28.98 to $33.93 per hour, (Annual- $53,511.00 to $63,163.50) + 6% RRSP

Compensation Includes: 4 weeks of annual vacation, Health and Dental, Paid sick leave, PersonalDays, Special leaveHours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: 700 Industrial – hybrid model remote work and office

Closing date: February 27th, 2026

Apply: E-mail: hrrecruiting@afchildrensservices.ca

What Andrew Fleck Children's Services Offers

• Competitive salary above market rate
• Comprehensive benefits package including 4 weeks of vacation, Health and Dental plan, Employer matching RRSP program at 6% of salary
• 18 days of sick leave per year and 9 days of special leave, including 2 personal days
• A unique culture that fosters leadership, responsiveness, communication, and teamwork
• A place where your opinions will be respected, and your contributions valued
• A chance to grow – personally and professionally – through workshops, mentorship programs and courses, to upgrade skills, and develop new areas of expertise
• A strong commitment to equity and diversity in the workplace and community

In this role you will...

• Prepare, verify, and process bi-weekly payroll for regular, part-time, and temporary employees, including pay and benefit transactions related to status changes, salary revisions, leaves of absence, terminations, retirements, and severance
• Maintain accurate work schedules and attendance data to support payroll processing and reporting
• Review and prepare statements of earnings, ensuring accurate calculation of gross and net pay, statutory and voluntary deductions (taxes, union dues, garnishments, insurance, RRSPs)
• Administer payroll and benefit payments through Ceridian Dayforce, including electronic funds transfers and ongoing data maintenance
• Administer payroll for partner companies using QuickBooks and PowerPay
• Manage benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, premium adjustments, annual rate increases, and employee support; liaise with benefit providers (e.g., Canada Life) to resolve issues and answer employee inquiries
• Support mass salary increase implementations (e.g., WEG, COL) and other payroll-wide changes
• Prepare, verify, and process documentation related to benefit programs and RRSP plans
• Complete year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation, reconciliation, and adjustments
• Process Records of Employment (ROEs) and respond to employee and Service Canada inquiries
• Provide guidance to employees on payroll, benefits, and collective agreement provisions related to payroll
• Prepare reports, summaries, and statistical data related to payroll and benefits for the Payroll Supervisor
• Collaborate closely with the Payroll Supervisor to improve Dayforce efficiencies and participate in system enhancements and projects
• Contribute as a team member by supporting other administrative functions and completing related duties as assigned

To qualify for this role you have...

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, processing Full Cycle payroll, independently, for 300+ employees, including year end activities (T-4s, audits, ROEs, reconciliations) in Ontario
• Experience with Payroll systems with integrated timekeeping and HRIS, such as Dayforce, Powerpay, or similar large-scale platforms 
• Experience working within a unionized environment and interpreting collective agreements
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Designation is required or actively working toward, to be completed by 2027
• Working Knowledge of the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and other payroll related legislation
• Strong technical skills, with the ability to learn and adapt to new software
• Proficiency in Microsoft office (word, excel, outlook, sharepoint, teams, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and problem-solving skills, and ability to prioritize competing deadlines
• Strong communication skills (written, oral, comprehension)
• Proficient French language skills (an asset)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, self-starter, collaborative
• Demonstrated understanding and application of strict confidentiality requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Should the applicant require any accommodations during the application process please notify Human Resources at hrrecruiting@afchildrensservices.ca.