Payroll Admin

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  • Calgary, AB
  • $30.00-35.00 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
About Staffing® is an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a proud BBB Accredited business.We have partnered with an award-winning, nationally recognized company (Canada's Best Managed) to assist them in hiring their next Payroll Administrator.Job ID: 43082Job Type: Temp To Direct HireCategory: AccountingLocation: Calgary, AlbertaThis downtown Calgary business operates within a structured, high-compliance environment where payroll accuracy and timeliness are critical to daily operations. They are seeking support for an immediate need, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right individual.The team is collaborative, practical, and detail-driven. Employees work closely across Payroll, Human Resources (HR), and Operations to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule. The environment values accountability, clear communication, and consistency in processes.This position focuses entirely on payroll administration. The successful candidate will handle both union and non-union payroll processing, maintain records, respond to inquiries, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. You will work closely with internal departments and external agencies while supporting ongoing payroll operations and reporting.Duties and Responsibilities:The key job functions are:
  • Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly employees across unionized and non-unionized groups.
  • Review and validate employee hours with Human Resources (HR) and internal administrators prior to payroll submission.
  • Enter payroll adjustments including deductions, earnings, and retroactive payments.
  • Maintain payroll spreadsheets and supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness.
  • Prepare and submit Records of Employment (ROEs) and respond to government payroll inquiries.
  • Administer garnishments, benefit deductions, and retirement savings plan adjustments.
  • Produce payroll reports for internal departments and leadership.
  • Coordinate special payroll runs and electronic fund transfers when required.
  • Assist employees with payroll access, questions, and pay-related concerns.
  • Maintain employee payroll records and onboarding documentation.
  • Support union payroll reporting and remittance requirements.
  • Assist with year-end payroll processes including T4 preparation and reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation.
Education:
  • Diploma or degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
  • Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation completed or in progress is considered an asset.
Qualifications:
  • Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion.
  • Knowledge of payroll legislation, remittances, and statutory deductions.
  • Experience working with payroll software systems and Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with employees and external agencies.
Experience:
  • Minimum 2-5 years of full-cycle payroll administration experience.
  • Experience processing union payroll is considered an asset.
  • Experience managing government reporting, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
Skills:
  • Attention to Detail: Demonstrates high accuracy when reviewing payroll data and calculations.
  • Organization: Effectively manages recurring deadlines and multiple payroll priorities.
  • Communication: Provides clear, professional support to employees and stakeholders.
  • Problem Solving: Investigates discrepancies and resolves payroll issues efficiently.
  • Independence: Works with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability.
  • Compliance Focus: Understands and follows payroll regulations and reporting requirements.
Base Salary: $30.00-35.00 per hour
  • Compensation will reflect experience, payroll exposure, and certification progress.
  • Benefits available upon permanent hire including extended health and paid time off.
Work Hours:
  • Full Time
  • Monday – Friday
  • 8AM – 4:30PM
Additional Notes:
  • This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
  • All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.
About Staffing® recruiters are Alberta's experts in connecting candidates with accounting jobs. We focus on temporary, direct hire (permanent) and temporary-to-direct hire placements in the corporate and industrial fields.The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies. Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer's needs of the positions we are actively working on.We are constantly posting accounting jobs so check back with us regularly.For FAQs, stop by our .Please reference Job ID: 43082 in your application.About Staffing is an Alberta-based employment and recruitment agency that offers flexible staffing solutions for all businesses across any industry and position level.

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