<p>Robert Half is recruiting a Payroll Specialist on behalf of an industry leader. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established payroll team supporting a large, multi‑provincial Canadian workforce. This position is based in the Greater Edmonton, Alberta area.</p><p><br></p><p>The Payroll Specialist will support end‑to‑end payroll processing and act as a key point of contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries. The role reports directly to the Payroll Manager and works alongside a collaborative and growing payroll team.</p><p><br></p><p>This position is ideal for a payroll professional with a strong understanding of payroll fundamentals, solid technical skills, and exceptional attention to detail, who is comfortable working with field-based employees in a fast‑paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Payroll Processing</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly, multi‑provincial Canadian payroll</li><li>Ensure payroll is completed accurately and on time using </li><li>Review, validate, and troubleshoot electronic timesheets</li><li>Support payroll job costing requirements</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and balancing</li><li>Ensure compliance with provincial payroll legislation</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits Administration & Reconciliations</strong></p><ul><li>Complete regular benefits reconciliations</li><li>Respond to frequent employee inquiries related to benefits coverage and deductions</li><li>Support benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations</li><li>Liaise with internal teams and benefits providers as required</li></ul><p><strong>Employee Support & Inquiries</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a primary contact for payroll- and benefits-related employee questions</li><li>Provide clear, professional, and timely responses to inquiries</li><li>Work closely with employees in operational and field-based roles</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Process Support</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records </li><li>Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and year-end activities</li><li>Identify discrepancies and escalate issues as appropriate</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within payroll processes</li></ul>
<p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> for a long-term contract in Leduc, Alberta. This role manages payroll across multiple provinces, ensures compliance, and supports system implementation projects while overseeing payroll for a diverse workforce.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Administer bi-weekly payroll for ~400 employees across BC, AB, SK, and ON (salaried, hourly, casual)</li><li>Manage shift differentials, expense reimbursements, and payroll inquiries</li><li>Act as primary payroll processor and SME, providing guidance to new staff</li><li>Support transition to a new payroll system (Dayforce) while maintaining current processes</li><li>Use Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) to analyze and manage payroll data</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate payroll and smooth project execution</li><li>Adapt workflows to organizational changes and system upgrades</li></ul><p><br></p>
