Payroll Specialist - Can

RESA Power•Calgary, AB

40d

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for effectively performing payroll functions, including being liaison with third party payroll processing partner, benefit deduction processing, company/regulatory reporting, union reporting for the Company. The ideal candidate will have experience with union agreements and a comprehensive understanding of Canadian payroll regulations.

Requirements

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is required with a minimum of 5 years of direct payroll experience.
Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll laws, including regulations across multiple provinces.
Experience with union payrolls.
Familiarity with Canadian tax requirements, including statutory deductions and T4 processing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Experience with payroll software such as UKG, Ceridian, or ADP.
Knowledge of web-based payroll processing systems.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage high-volume workloads and meet deadlines.
Excellent problem-solving skills to identify, resolve, and prevent payroll issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.
Customer-focused with a positive, high-energy attitude.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with implementing new payroll software would be consider an asset.

Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and troubleshooting.
Support full-cycle in-house biweekly payrolls, including coverage for other team members during vacation.
Process payroll journal entries and reconcile accounts related to Canadian entities.
Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Canadian laws and regulations.
Maintain knowledge of union agreements, benefits, and compliance with all relevant external agencies.
Process Records of Employment (ROEs) for Service Canada within deadlines.
Submit payroll contributions to RRSP providers.
Process final payrolls for terminations in alignment with government requirements and ensure accuracy and compliance with local labor laws.
Maintain and process attendance records for payroll.
Calculate statutory holiday pay as per applicable provincial standards.
Ensure all monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports are filed accurately and on time (e.g., source deductions, union dues, WCB, WSIB, WCBC, EHT, etc.).
Complete year-end payroll-related tasks, including preparation of T4 and T2200 forms.
Compile and provide payroll reports to internal and external stakeholders as required.
Support in various other payroll projects and duties as required.