Payroll Specialist (20 Month Contract) Point of Care (Ottawa)

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were 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 thePoint of Caredivision and requires onsite 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 youll have the chance to ensure employees are paid accurately on time and with excellence. Youll 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 this role you will be working for our biggest manufacturing site in Canada with approximately 700 employees on site.

What Youll 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 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

Required Qualifications

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

PCP designation (or working towards it)

Bi-lingual (English/French) is an asset

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $68250.00 to $100100.00 CAD. The salary range provided applies to Canada only and does not apply to any other locations outside of Canada.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.