Payroll Administrator

12 hours ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Accountant Staffing Full time

Our client, a professional and collaborative mission driven organization based in
Halifax
, is seeking a
Payroll Administrator
to join their team on an immediate basis. This is an excellent
contract
opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys working in a service and team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:

  • Process payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time payment
  • Administer employee pay changes, including new hires, terminations, bonuses, and retroactive adjustments
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and employee payroll data
  • Respond to payroll-related inquiries and support employees as needed
  • Ensure payroll processes align with internal policies and applicable regulations
  • Other payroll related duties and/or projects as assigned

Experience & Attributes for Success:

  • Post-secondary education in accounting, office administration, or related field is ideal
  • Previous experience in a similar, hands-on payroll role
  • Experience with Rippling is an asset; experience with other payroll systems will also be considered
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
  • Organized, dependable, and able to meet tight payroll deadlines
  • Professional demeanor with strong collaboration and communication skills

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact
Rohan Gonsalves, Recruitment Consultant
at

Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canada's only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions, please visit our website at

Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve, where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, or any other personal characteristic.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Racially Visible Persons, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.

Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process, such as an interview or testing, please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.

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