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Standalone Payroll Specialist
<p>We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Rocky View County, Alberta. In this role, you will manage complex payroll processes across multiple provinces, ensuring compliance with varying regulations and standards. You will play a key role in administering employee benefits, handling payroll accounting, and maintaining accurate records.</p><p><strong><em>Responsibilities:</em></strong></p><p>• Process payroll for employees across multiple provinces, adhering to regional legislation and standards.</p><p>• Manage international payroll for Canadian employees and international staff as required.</p><p>• Administer unionized payroll, ensuring compliance with collective agreements.</p><p>• Calculate commissions, pensions, garnishments, and other employee earnings and deductions.</p><p>• Oversee vacation accruals, leaves of absence, bonuses, and employee expense reimbursements.</p><p>• Prepare and distribute T4s and other required payroll documentation.</p><p>• Perform payroll reconciliations and ensure proper accounting of payroll transactions.</p><p>• Administer employee benefits programs including pensions and workers' compensation.</p><p>• Ensure the accurate processing of time sheets and payment records.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.</p>
• Minimum of five years of experience in payroll administration, including multi-provincial payroll processing.<br>• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance.<br>• Experience with unionized payroll and benefit administration.<br>• Proficiency in payroll systems and tools, such as "About Time" and other payment processing platforms.<br>• Ability to accurately manage time sheets, employee expenses, and commission calculations.<br>• Familiarity with Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) processes and policies.<br>• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.<br>• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
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  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • - CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Rocky View County, Alberta. In this role, you will manage complex payroll processes across multiple provinces, ensuring compliance with varying regulations and standards. You will play a key role in administering employee benefits, handling payroll accounting, and maintaining accurate records.</p><p><strong><em>Responsibilities:</em></strong></p><p>• Process payroll for employees across multiple provinces, adhering to regional legislation and standards.</p><p>• Manage international payroll for Canadian employees and international staff as required.</p><p>• Administer unionized payroll, ensuring compliance with collective agreements.</p><p>• Calculate commissions, pensions, garnishments, and other employee earnings and deductions.</p><p>• Oversee vacation accruals, leaves of absence, bonuses, and employee expense reimbursements.</p><p>• Prepare and distribute T4s and other required payroll documentation.</p><p>• Perform payroll reconciliations and ensure proper accounting of payroll transactions.</p><p>• Administer employee benefits programs including pensions and workers' compensation.</p><p>• Ensure the accurate processing of time sheets and payment records.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.</p>
  • 2025-12-29T21:33:37Z

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