Payroll Specialist

Our client in SE Calgary is searching for a Payroll Specialist to join their growing team. This role would focus on a complex, full cycle payroll.

Your success will be defined by your ability to :

• Processes semi-monthly salary and hourly payroll for all employees.
• Reviews timesheets and audit data to ensure compliance company policies and employment standards.
• Complete all payroll-related functions, including coordinating timely transmission of all standard and non-standard payments.
• Completing year-end processes and reporting requirements including tax forms (T4, T4 summary and WCB remittance).
• Reconcile and prepare required payroll remittances for all government and non-government related bodies.
• Work closely with the People and Culture team to ensure all employee payroll information is correct and up to date (increment increases, retroactive pay, pay adjustments, etc.).
• Supports all internal and external audit requirements, assists with year-end balancing and reporting.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality per the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP).
• Provide accurate and timely communication and training to employees and managers as related to the payroll and benefits functions, including any changes.
• Responsible for documentation and maintenance of processes for all related payroll procedures.
• Other Payroll functions as required and requested

Your strengths include :

• Payroll certification is required.
• Post-secondary diploma in accounting, business, human resources, or related field.
• 3-5 years of Canadian payroll experience
• 2+ years of intermediate to expert knowledge of AVANTI payroll / time systems.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Capacity to prepare general journal entries and generate informational reports from raw data.