Payroll Specialist (20 Month Contract) - Point of Care (Ottawa)
About The Position
This position is based at Abbott's Ottawa office within the Point of Care division and requires on-site presence four days per week, with the option to work remotely one day. Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key health and therapeutic areas, including Chemistry, Electrolytes, Hematology, Blood Gases, Coagulation, Endocrinology, Cardiac Markers, Neurology, and Informatics. As the Payroll Specialist, you’ll have the chance to ensure employees are paid accurately, on time, and with excellence. You’ll also play a key role in elevating payroll processes, supporting strategic initiatives, and driving continuous improvement. This role reports directly to the Payroll Manager and is a part of the HR Team. In this role you will be working for our biggest manufacturing site in Canada with approximately 700 employees on site.
Requirements
- Diploma in Business Administration, HR, Finance or Accounting
- Three to six years of payroll experience
- Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation (Ontario & federal)
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Workday, and time systems (Kronos is a plus)
- Solid accounting and reconciliation skills
- Advanced Excel and strong systems agility
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Customer-focused with excellent communication skills
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Nice To Haves
- PCP designation (or working towards it)
- Bi-lingual (English/French) is an asset
Responsibilities
- Deliver accurate and timely semi-monthly payroll processing
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and employees to ensure seamless payroll operations
- Manage payroll changes including hires, promotions, leaves, and terminations
- Administer benefits, pension, stock plans, and taxable benefits
- Reconcile payroll data (ADP, Workday, Kronos) and ensure compliance
- Support audits, reporting, and year-end processes (T4s, CRA, WSIB, EHT)
- Enhance and automate payroll processes for efficiency and accuracy
- Provide responsive, high-quality support to employees
- Contribute to strategic payroll initiatives and cross-functional projects
Benefits
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
