Bilingual Payroll Coordinator

Bilingual Payroll Coordinator (Remote – Canada)

Location: Toronto, ON / Fully Remote - Work from home

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Compensation: $70,000

About the Company: Our client is a privately held real estate group with a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties across Canada. They are seeking a detail-oriented Bilingual Payroll Coordinator to join their finance team and help manage payroll for employees in both Ontario and Quebec. This is a fully remote opportunity supporting a dynamic, multi-entity organization with approximately 300 employees , using Desjardins Payroll .

About the Role: The Payroll Coordinator will manage end-to-end payroll for employees across Ottawa and Quebec, ensuring compliance with provincial legislation and internal policies. The ideal candidate is bilingual (English/French) , has hands‑on experience with Quebec payroll , and can navigate multi-jurisdiction payroll processes with accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer payroll for Ontario and Quebec employees, ensuring compliance with provincial legislation and collective agreements where applicable.
• Process and reconcile payroll for approx. 300 employees using Desjardins Payroll .
• Maintain payroll-related G/L accounts and assist with month-end journal entries.
• Support internal and external payroll audits with accurate documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Manage employee records, deductions, and ROEs.
• Generate payroll reports and perform data analysis to identify process improvements.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and French (oral and written).
• 3+ years of payroll experience, with strong exposure to Quebec payroll legislation .
• Experience managing payroll for 200+ employees across multiple provinces.
• Hands‑on experience with Desjardins Payroll .
• Knowledge of G/L reconciliations, month-end journal entries, and payroll reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills.
• Payroll certification (PCP or PLP) is an asset.

What’s Offered

• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work with a stable, growing real estate group.
• Supportive culture emphasizing accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care