Payroll Specialist Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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Payroll Specialist

Edmonton, AB
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
Our client is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a non-profit organization in Edmonton, Alberta 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. Responsibilities:<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>
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Spruce Grove, AB
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
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. 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 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 Payroll Processing<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>Benefits Administration & Reconciliations<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>Employee Support & Inquiries<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>Systems & Process Support<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>
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Edmonton, AB
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 80000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an industry-leading construction organization to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing company known for its strong reputation, collaborative culture, and commitment to operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a key role within the accounting team, managing a high-volume accounts payable function while supporting process improvements and an upcoming ERP implementation initiative. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex reconciliations and vendor relationships. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Review, verify, and code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts and projects.</li><li>Match invoices with purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare and process weekly electronic payments, EFTs, wire transfers, and cheque runs.</li><li>Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries in a timely manner.</li><li>Perform regular vendor statement reconciliations and account reconciliations.</li><li>Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and employee expense claims.</li><li>Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure supporting documentation is complete and compliant.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers, site personnel, procurement teams, and accounting staff to ensure timely invoice approvals.</li><li>Support the implementation and optimization of a new ERP system, including data validation, testing, process documentation, and user support.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable workflows, internal controls, and efficiencies.</li><li>Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and construction industry best practices.</li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

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