Canada Remote Payroll specialist Jobs – 169 Openings This Week

Payroll Operations Lead
Omni Quality Living —Ontario
- $70,000–$80,000 a year
- Overtime
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Human resources
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
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Payroll and HR Specialist
Inspired HR —Calgary, AB
- Overtime
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's
- Leadership
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Payroll Specialist
Knit People —Remote
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
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Payroll Specialist
Rippling —Toronto, ON
- $90,000–$120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
7d
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Livita Retirement Residences —Remote
- $19.37–$35.48 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
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Bookkeeper (Part-time)
Canadian Flight Attendant Union —Remote
- $20–$30 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- QuickBooks
- Organizational skills
- Budgeting
- Flexible schedule
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3d
Payroll Coordinator
Collage —Remote
- $48,000–$52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Bilingual
- Customer service
- Writing skills
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3d
Accounting Specialist
Outliers Mining Solutions —Remote
- $65,000–$85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Sales
- Analysis skills
- No university degree
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Payroll Specialist
NFI Group Inc. —Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Designated paid holidays
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10h
Benefits Operations Specialist - AMER
Remote —Ottawa, ON
- $35,250–$89,250 a year
- Remote
- Customer service
- English
- Human resources
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
Bookkeeper - REMOTE
Acuity Advisors LLP —Remote
- $45,000–$55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Computer skills
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Accountant
Trapeze —Remote
- $60,000–$75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- ERP systems
- Finance
- Accounting
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Designated paid holidays
5d
Payroll Specialist (US & Canada)
3P Learning —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- Remote
- Accounting
- Communication skills
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Senior Payroll Analyst
Samsara —Toronto, ON
- $74,672.50–$100,400.00 a year
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
Accounting Clerk
CAP St-Barnabé —Remote
- $37,423.37–$67,468.47 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Basic math
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Disability insurance
- Relocation assistance
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19h
Manager, Payroll & Benefits
The Nature Conservancy of Canada —Toronto, ON
- $93,100.00–$103,444.23 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
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Financial Controller
Nasco Staffing Solutions —Toronto, ON
- $85,000–$92,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- Bachelor's
- Accounting
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Controller
Virtual Finance Department —Barrie, ON
- $100,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- In-person
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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7d
Payroll and Benefits Coordinator
Glooscap First Nation —Hantsport, NS
- $50,000–$60,000 a year
- Overtime
- ERP systems
- In-person
- Business
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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4d
Corporate Controller (Fractional)
Purcell Collegiate —Kimberley, BC
- $65–$100 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Accounting
- Budgeting
- Paid time off
- Work from home
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Payroll Operations Lead

Omni Quality Living -
Ontario

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Job details

Full-time
$70,000–$80,000 a year

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Financial auditing
Finance
Human resources
Payroll
Business
Accounting
Communication skills

Full job description

At Omni Quality Living, our passion is people. Whether you are connected to us through residency, family, or as a team member, you are the driving force behind our everyday care! We are in search of a Payroll Operations Lead for our Corporate Home Office team. In this role you will be reporting to the Director of Director of Finance & Controls.

The Payroll Operations Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating payroll operations across multiple sites, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency with organizational policies, collective agreements, and legislative requirements. Acting as the primary liaison between site leadership and the corporate finance team, this role provides guidance, audits payroll practices, resolves discrepancies, and supports continuous improvement of payroll and timekeeping processes. This position plays a critical role in maintaining financial integrity, operational efficiency, and employee trust within a complex, multi-site healthcare environment.

Below are the responsibilities and qualifications needed for the role. But first, let’s get into what we can offer you!

THE DETAILS

Permanent full-time role
Salary range of $70, 000 to $80,000 (placement in the range will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications)
Remote

THE PERKS

Retirement savings matching plan (RRSP)
Summer hours program
Parental leave top-up
Education bursary program
Extended health benefits & life insurance
Employee assistance program
Corporate discounts

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll Oversight & Administration

Oversee end-to-end payroll processes for multiple long-term care sites, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing
Ensure compliance with employment standards legislation, payroll tax requirements, and organizational policies
Interpret and apply collective agreements, employment contracts, and pay rules across sites
Review and approve payroll adjustments, corrections, and off-cycle payments as required

Audit, Compliance & Controls

Conduct regular payroll audits to identify discrepancies, trends, and areas of risk
Validate timekeeping data, premiums, overtime, seniority, vacation, sick time, and statutory holiday calculations
Ensure appropriate documentation and approvals are in place for payroll transactions
Support internal and external audits by providing payroll data, explanations, and reconciliations

Site & Corporate Liaison:

Serve as the primary point of contact between site EDs, HR, and the corporate finance office for payroll-related matters
Provide guidance and training to site leaders on payroll processes, deadlines, and compliance requirements
Resolve payroll inquiries and escalated issues in a timely and professional manner
Communicate policy updates, process changes, and best practices to site teams

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

Prepare payroll-related reports, variance analyses, and summaries for finance leadership
Monitor payroll costs, trends, and anomalies across sites
Support budgeting, forecasting, and workforce cost planning initiatives

Process Improvement & Systems:

Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows and improve data accuracy
Support implementation and optimization of payroll and timekeeping systems
Develop and maintain payroll procedures, job aids, and documentation
Promote consistency and standardization across all sites

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education:

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Payroll certification (e.g., PCP or equivalent) considered a strong asset

Experience:

3-5 years of progressive experience in payroll or finance operations
Experience in unionized environments
Experience overseeing payroll in a multi-site, healthcare, or long-term care environment preferred
Experience conducting payroll audits and managing compliance requirements

Skills & Competencies:

Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret collective agreements and complex pay structures
Strong communication and relationship-management skills
Ability to work effectively with site leadership, HR, and corporate teams
Proficiency with payroll and timekeeping systems and Microsoft Excel
High level of discretion and professionalism handling confidential information

Working Conditions

Occasional site visits may be required
Periods of increased workload during payroll cycles, audits, and year-end processes

Omni Quality Living is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment. Should you require accommodation, please contact us to discuss and arrange your needs. Please note that this is a new vacancy and AI is not used as part of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

#OMNIHP

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Location:

Ontario (required)

Work Location: Remote

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