ABB
Payroll Specialist - 6 months contract
Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
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- 20 Oct 2026
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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
As a Payroll Specialist (6-month contract), you will have the opportunity to perform daily HR transactions for one or more assigned service lines or countries, while managing complex and escalated tasks. Each day, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality customer experience by ensuring HR transactions are completed accurately, thoroughly, and on time. You will also demonstrate your expertise by supporting the global standards established for HR Operations and ensuring business processes comply with local legal and regulatory requirements.
This position is based in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, with a hybrid work model (2 to 3 days per month in the office) .
Responsibilities
- Validate master data for weekly and bi-weekly payrolls.
- Prepare Records of Employment (ROEs).
- Investigate, analyze, and resolve issues for employees, managers, and external clients through customer service tickets.
- Assist with year-end payroll validations.
- Participate in projects.
- Extract and analyze payroll-related reports.
Qualifications
- Strong Excel skills.
- Workday knowledge is required.
- PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation is considered an asset.
- Bilingualism (French and English) is required. English is necessary to communicate with employees across all Canadian provinces.
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple requests within tight deadlines, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrates a collaborative and solution-oriented approach, with strong attention to detail.
- Proactively delivers excellent customer service.
Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)
ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:
Women
Indigenous Peoples
Members of visible minorities
Persons with disabilities
ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.
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