Payroll Administrator

Robert Half • Ottawa, Ontario • Posted July 17, 2026

Position Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join a construction and contractor organization in Ottawa, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is well suited to someone who can manage payroll activities with accuracy, maintain employee records carefully, and support timely reporting in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will work with payroll and accounting systems, including ADP Workforce Now and Ceridian, while helping ensure employees are paid correctly and related records remain up to date.

Responsibilities:
• Process payroll for a workforce of approximately 200 hourly, salaried, and commission-based employees with a high degree of accuracy.
• Examine payroll submissions, verify supporting information, and resolve discrepancies before final processing.
• Reconcile payroll figures and employee expense claims to ensure records are complete and payments are accurate.
• Prepare recurring payroll and related reports...