13102

Payroll administrators

TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Business, finance & administration

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Definition

Payroll administrators collect, verify and process payroll information, determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees, maintain accurate payroll records, and provide payroll information within a department, company or other establishment. They are employed by payroll administration companies and by establishments throughout the public and private sectors.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Maintain and update employee information, such as records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, in Canadian and other currencies, using manual or computerized systems
Prepare and verify statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments and insurance and pension plans
Prepare, verify and process all employee payroll related payments, including regular pay, benefit payments, and special payments such as bonuses and vacation pay
Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leaves, share savings, employment and medical insurance
Prepare payroll related filings and supporting documentation, such as year-end tax statements, pension, Records of Employment and other statements
Provide information on payroll matters, benefit plans and collective agreement provisions
Compile, review, and monitor statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts
Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements
Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies
May be responsible for the development and/or implementation of payroll policies, procedures or processes

Example job titles

•benefits officer - payroll administration
•pay advisor
•pay and benefits administrator
•pay and benefits clerk
•pay clerk
•payroll clerk
•payroll officer
•salary administration officer

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Payroll Administrators are categorized under NOC 13102. This TEER 3 occupation is highly valued across Canadian industries, making it eligible for prominent immigration pathways such as the Express Entry system under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Professional duties under this code include collecting and verifying time and attendance records, calculating employee pay, preparing statements of earnings, and administering benefits while ensuring compliance with Canadian statutory regulations.

To qualify for immigration pathways under NOC 13102, applicants generally require completion of secondary school, paired with college or other courses in accounting, bookkeeping, or payroll administration, or equivalent experience. Professional certification from an association such as the National Payroll Institute is often asset-building for Canadian employers. Meeting these educational and experience requirements is vital for securing a competitive Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and transitioning successfully to permanent residency.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For authorized guidance, please consult a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or an immigration lawyer.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.