Payroll Administrators perform some or all of the following duties:

• Maintain employee attendance, leave, and overtime records
• Prepare earnings statements showing gross pay, deductions, and net salary
• Process payroll, bonuses, and vacation payments
• Administer benefit documentation for pensions, insurance, and leave programs
• Prepare year-end filings, Records of Employment, and tax statements
• Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries
• Compile payroll statistics and reconciliation reports
• Balance payrolls with bank statements
• Resolve payroll discrepancies
• Develop or update payroll policies and procedures

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• College courses in payroll, bookkeeping, accounting, or a related field, or relevant work experience, are usually required.
• Payroll association certification may be required in some cases.
• Experience with payroll systems and software is typically required.
• Many employers offer paid leave, health benefits, pension contributions, and other workplace benefits depending on the organization and sector.