<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking a Payroll &amp; Office Administrator in Airdrie, AB. This on-site role supports a construction/contractor organization and focuses on both payroll administration and office operations. The successful candidate will contribute to the accuracy and timeliness of payroll processes while ensuring smooth office functionality.</p> <strong>Job Responsibilities</strong> <ul><li>Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including data entry, calculation of pay, and remittance of statutory deductions and garnishments.</li><li>Verify that field logs are accurately recorded and approved prior to payroll submission.</li><li>Review preliminary payroll registers, investigate discrepancies, and secure necessary approvals before releasing payments.</li><li>Implement wage garnishments and family support orders, ensuring timely and accurate remittance to the appropriate agencies.</li><li>Reconcile each payroll cycle with the general ledger and bank records, post journal entries, and manage payroll liability accounts.</li><li>Respond to employee and management inquiries related to pay, deductions, direct deposits, and leave balances while maintaining confidentiality.</li><li>Administer employee benefits plans, process enrolments and changes, and conduct carrier reconciliations.</li><li>Coordinate with operations to support temporary foreign worker processes, including medical insurance, travel, housing, and documentation.</li><li>Oversee expense tracking, including employee expenses, credit card, and fuel card transactions.</li><li>Handle office administration tasks such as managing phone systems, office supplies, and responding to phone inquiries.</li></ul> <strong>Job Requirements</strong> <ul><li>Minimum of 3 years of experience managing full-cycle payroll, preferably with hourly and field-based staff in Canada.</li><li>Strong understanding of CRA source deductions, Alberta Employment Standards, garnishments, and year-end payroll reporting.</li><li>Proven ability to reconcile payroll to general ledger accounts and post related journal entries.</li><li>Demonstrated numeracy skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Effective time management with the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.</li><li>Comfort working collaboratively with leadership, operations, and field teams to support process adoption.</li><li>Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive employee and financial information.</li><li>Proficiency in Excel and payroll software.</li></ul>

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