Payroll Administrator (Temporary)

Town of Cochrane•Cochrane, AB

51d•CA$44 - CA$48•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Cochrane is seeking a temporary Payroll Administrator to join their Human Resources team for a 20-month term. This role is ideal for a decisive and professional individual who is passionate about ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance within a diverse, unionized workforce. Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, the administrator will provide essential support for full-cycle payroll processing while maintaining the high standards of organizational policy and Canadian payroll legislation. This is an exciting opportunity to support the people who power Cochrane.

Requirements

Post-secondary diploma in payroll, accounting, or a related field.
Minimum of two years of experience in a similar payroll or accounting role.
Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and payroll practices.
A working knowledge of how HRIS interfaces with payroll processing.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy while working in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Analytical and problem-solving skills with the capability to troubleshoot discrepancies.
Strong interpersonal skills to maintain constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion.
Demonstrated tact and diplomacy when resolving customer concerns.
Valid Driver’s License.
Familiarity with the Access to Information Act (ATIA).

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a municipal government environment.
Direct experience with the Dayforce payroll system.
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation, or active progress toward completion.

Responsibilities

Administer and process semi-monthly payroll for salaried, hourly, and unionized employees, as well as elected officials.
Gather, review, and input payroll data into the system to ensure accurate calculation and distribution.
Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts to maintain ongoing accuracy and balance.
Prepare and remit statutory deductions and third-party payments.
Support essential year-end activities, including the preparation and distribution of T4 and T4A slips.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits in a professional and timely manner.
Coordinate pay processes related to Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and WCB.
Review and maintain employee accrual balances through regular audits and analysis.
Provide dedicated training and support to employees utilizing the Dayforce system.