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Payroll Team Lead
<p>Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Team Lead to oversee payroll operations for an environmental organization in Calgary. This role requires a detail-oriented professional skilled in payroll management, compliance, and process improvement. The successful candidate will collaborate across departments to ensure accurate payroll processing and address employee inquiries.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead bi-weekly payroll administration, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Validate payroll data, including deductions, adjustments, and changes.</li><li>Coordinate payroll transmission to internal or external providers.</li><li>Prepare year-end statements (T4s, T5s) and ensure tax compliance.</li><li>Handle employee inquiries on vacation pay, overtime, bonuses, and terminations.</li><li>Calculate and remit benefits contributions; report assessable earnings to workers’ compensation bodies.</li><li>Maintain accurate records for time tracking, leave, and banked hours.</li><li>Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies; implement process improvements.</li><li>Stay updated on payroll legislation, tax regulations, and employment contracts.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven payroll administration experience and knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations.</li><li>Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., UKG Pro) and HR processes.</li><li>Strong understanding of benefits administration and related calculations.</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to prepare and analyze payroll and benefits reports.</li><li>Effective communication skills for collaborating with departments and responding to employee inquiries.</li><li>Knowledge of record management, retention, and audit practices.</li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong> </p><p>  </p><p>To be considered for this contract role, click the “Apply Now!” link or by using the Robert Half mobile app. Download it on the App Store or get it on Google Play today! </p><p>  </p><p>Reference Number:  05000-0013364163</p><p>  </p><p>Robert Half would like to thank all applicants for their expressed interest however, only those candidates identified for interview will be contacted. </p>
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  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • - CAD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Team Lead to oversee payroll operations for an environmental organization in Calgary. This role requires a detail-oriented professional skilled in payroll management, compliance, and process improvement. The successful candidate will collaborate across departments to ensure accurate payroll processing and address employee inquiries.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead bi-weekly payroll administration, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Validate payroll data, including deductions, adjustments, and changes.</li><li>Coordinate payroll transmission to internal or external providers.</li><li>Prepare year-end statements (T4s, T5s) and ensure tax compliance.</li><li>Handle employee inquiries on vacation pay, overtime, bonuses, and terminations.</li><li>Calculate and remit benefits contributions; report assessable earnings to workers’ compensation bodies.</li><li>Maintain accurate records for time tracking, leave, and banked hours.</li><li>Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies; implement process improvements.</li><li>Stay updated on payroll legislation, tax regulations, and employment contracts.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-13T18:54:02Z

Payroll Team Lead Job in Calgary, AB | Robert Half