Payroll Specialist

David Aplin Group

  • Edmonton, AB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
We are seeking a skilled payroll professional to take ownership of payroll operations and workforce analytics for a large Alberta-based employee group. In this role, you'll oversee end-to-end payroll execution, ensure compliance with legislation, and deliver insights through advanced reporting and analysis. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys digging into data, and is confident managing high-volume payroll with accuracy and efficiency.What You'll Do
  • Manage full-cycle payroll for salaried and hourly employees using ADP Workforce Now.
  • Audit, balance, and reconcile payroll to ensure accuracy prior to transmission.
  • Handle statutory remittances, deductions, terminations, vacation pay, and other payroll transactions in compliance with federal and Alberta requirements.
  • Act as the first point of contact for payroll inquiries, providing timely and professional support.
  • Generate payroll reports, dashboards, and workforce trend analyses for HR, Finance, and leadership teams.
  • Leverage advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, formulas, macros) to analyze payroll and workforce data.
  • Support audits by preparing accurate and timely payroll documentation.
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to streamline processes, enhance system functionality, and implement improvements.
  • Stay up to date with legislative changes and payroll best practices.
What You Bring
  • 3-5+ years of Canadian payroll experience, supporting 1,000+ employees.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience working with Alberta payroll legislation and CRA requirements.
  • Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and time-tracking tools.
  • Advanced Excel expertise for data analysis and reporting.
  • Experience with SharePoint and dashboard/reporting tools.
  • PCP certification from the National Payroll Institute (preferred).
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

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