Payroll Specialist in Montreal, Quebec

Job Title: Payroll Specialist (BILLINGUAL FRENCH REQUIRED)

Job Description

As a Payroll Specialist, you will schedule, input, audit, and process payroll for multiple clients with varying complexities. You will coordinate incoming payroll data, maintain accurate client and employee records, and provide exceptional customer service. You will be the first point of escalation for clients, deliver training and mentorship to peers, balance client accounts, complete third-party remittances, evaluate processes for automation, and partner with the New Client Integration team. Maintaining CPA designation is essential. 6 month contract with leading global company.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, input, audit, and process payroll for multiple clients.

• Coordinate incoming payroll data for assigned clients.

• Maintain complete and accurate client and employee records.

• Respond to and resolve client and employee inquiries via phone and email.

• Serve as the first point of escalation for clients.

• Deliver training and mentorship to new hires and peers.

• Balance client accounts throughout the year and during year-end.

• Complete all third-party remittances and reporting by due dates.

• Evaluate processes for automation opportunities.

• Partner with the New Client Integration team for transitioning new clients.

• Act as a mentor and provide guidance to team members.

• Maintain CPA designation.

Essential Skills

• Payroll experience

• PCP certification or close to completing it

• Bilingual in French

• Excellent customer service skills

• Experience in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills

• Experience with ADP payroll, Excel, WFN, and garnishments

• Proficiency in payroll processing, payroll tax, and reporting

• Knowledge of Canadian laws and compliance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CPM certification

• Experience servicing small business clients

• Handling end-to-end payroll for 7-10 customers

• Processing payroll for 2000 employees per month across all provinces

Work Environment

This position will be based in an office, with the possibility of remote work if located over 80KM from the office. Offices are located in Toronto, Halifax, Montreal, and Vancouver. The role follows a hybrid model with a minimum of two to three days in the office per week. The working hours are 9AM-5PM, with potential overtime depending on the time of year. Please note that there is a vacation blackout period from December to the end of March.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 – $42.00

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Montreal,QC.

À propos d’Aston Carter:

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l’industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.

La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion

Chez Aston Carter, la diversité et l’inclusion constituent le pont vers l’équité et la réussite de notre personnel. La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion (DE&I) sont ancrées dans notre culture par :

• L’embauche des talents diversifiés ;

• Le maintien d’un environnement inclusif par une autoréflexion permanente ;

• La mise en place d’une culture de soin, d’engagement, et de reconnaissance par des résultats concrets ;

• L’assurance des opportunités de croissance pour nos gens.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

Numéro du permis d’agence de placement de personnel : AP-2000486 (Canada – Québec) Numéro du permis d’agence de recrutement de travailleurs étrangers temporaires : AR-2000485 (Canada – Québec)

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

Personnel Placement Agency Permit Number: AP-2000486 (Canada – Quebec) Temporary Foreign Worker Recruitment Agency Permit Number: AR-2000485 (Canada – Quebec)