Abbott
Healthcare
PayrollSpecialist(20MonthContract)
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“Payroll Specialist (20 Month Contract) at Abbott. Skills: Payroll processing, Payroll reconciliation, Canadian payroll legislation. Deliver accurate semi-monthly payroll processing. Deliver timely semi-monthly payroll processing”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure employees are paid accurately; Ensure employees are paid on time; Elevate payroll processes; Drive continuous improvement
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
On-site presence four days per week, Continuous standing for prolonged periods
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Diploma in Business Administration, 3-6 years payroll experience, Knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Experience with Workday, Experience with time systems, Solid accounting skills, Solid reconciliation skills, Advanced Excel skills, Exceptional attention to detail, Exceptional problem-solving ability, Customer-focused, Able to manage multiple priorities, Able to meet tight deadlines, PCP designation (or working towards it)
Nice to Have
Kronos experience is a plus, Bi-lingual (English/French) is an asset
What You'll Do.
Deliver accurate semi-monthly payroll processing
Deliver timely semi-monthly payroll processing
Collaborate with Finance
Collaborate with employees
Ensure seamless payroll operations
Manage payroll changes
Administer stock plans
Administer taxable benefits
Reconcile payroll data
Support year-end processes
Enhance payroll processes
Automate payroll processes
Provide responsive support
Provide high-quality support
Contribute to strategic payroll initiatives
Contribute to cross-functional projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
HR; Finance; Employees; Cross-functional projects
Communication Scope
Customer-focused
Full Job Description
## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **About Abbott** Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. **Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to: * 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. **The Opportunity** This position is based at our 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. **What You’ll Do** 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
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