What Payroll contributes to Cardinal Health
Human Resources designs, implements and delivers human resource programs and policies, including recruitment, talent management, diversity and inclusion, compensation and benefits, among others. This function anticipates and plans for long-term human resource needs in alignment with business strategies.

Payroll processes the organization's payroll according to company policy and applicable regulations, ensuring that employees are paid accurately and timely with correct withholding and deductions. This job family maintains payroll records and calculates overtime, shift payments, sales commissions and bonuses, taxes and deductions. Payroll prepares reports for management and to meet regulatory and collective bargaining obligations and addresses questions from employees and supervisors regarding payroll matters.

Job Summary

The Senior Specialist, Payroll is responsible for the timely completion of all aspects of Canadian Payroll including understanding regulations, Payroll Tax, and garnishments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of customer service and the desire to perform at a fast pace in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for specialized areas of Payroll
• Utilizes multiple systems to complete transactions (Service NOW, Workday, ADP WFN, etc.)
• Interacts with third-party providers
• Performs transaction assessments consistent with control framework
• Accountable for service level and business performance goals
• Maintains LWI's and call scripts for area
• Resolves escalated HR process and policy inquiries requiring higher level knowledge and authority
• Conducts data integrity audits as transactions are entered and completed
• Participates in and contributes to scheduled and ad hoc training in order to improve policy and process acumen
• Performs special projects and any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor?s in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 2+ years' experience in related field, preferred
• Fundamental Payroll Certification, preferred
• Canadian Payroll Processing, preferred
• Experience with ADP - WFN

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes actions to resolve
• Applies judgment within defined parameters
• Receives general guidance may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Anticipated hourly range: $27.40-$39.30 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 02/20/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate?s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.