<p>Our client is looking for an experienced <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to join a non-profit organization in <strong>Edmonton, Alberta</strong> in a contract-to-permanent opportunity. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with experience managing high-volume biweekly payroll, supporting unionized and non-unionized employees, and resolving payroll and system issues. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with large datasets and cross-functional teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Administer end-to-end biweekly payroll for approximately 3,500–3,800 employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing.</li><li>Process payroll for unionized and non-unionized employees across multiple provinces, ensuring compliance with collective agreements and legislation.</li><li>Review and validate time records prior to payroll processing.</li><li>Investigate payroll discrepancies and resolve employee, system, reporting, and vendor-related issues.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and analysis using advanced Excel functions.</li><li>Support payroll system administration, troubleshooting, and timekeeping applications.</li><li>Identify process improvements, document procedures, and support payroll policies and workflows.</li><li>Complete year-end activities, including T4s, Records of Employment, and statutory filings.</li><li>Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance to maintain accurate records, reconcile payroll, and support audits.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience in a high-volume environment.</li><li>Hands-on ADP experience, including payroll implementation or process optimization.</li><li>Strong knowledge of biweekly payroll for union and non-union employees across multiple provinces.</li><li>Knowledge of multi-provincial payroll compliance requirements.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, including complex reports, pivot tables, and lookup functions.</li><li>Strong analytical and process improvement skills, with experience documenting procedures and resolving issues.</li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a collaborative, open-office environment.</li><li>Payroll-related certification or designation required.</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:  05110-0013521776</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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