Senior Payroll Specialist

Volker Stevin Canada • Calgary, AB

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About The Position

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for the processing of various payrolls demonstrating leadership in the commitment to service excellence, while ensuring payrolls are processed timely, accurately in compliance with government regulations.

Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of Canadian Payroll Processing and Reconciliation experience
• In-depth knowledge of Canada Payroll standards and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of Federal and Provincial legislation
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong system and data flow knowledge, ability to learn and adapt to new process flows and technologies
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Team)

Nice To Haves

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) through the National Payroll Institute is an asset
• Exposure to the construction industry, considered an asset
• Exposure to MS D365 and ADP considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate, timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for hourly employees
• Independently oversees the accurate and timely preparation, calculation of earnings, deductions, and payroll taxes ensuring payroll and remittances are accurate and timely.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information by adhering to legal and ethical standards
• Audits payroll closing reports and ensures completion and accuracy for Payroll Manager sign-off
• Maintain employee confidence and protecting payroll operations by keeping information confidential
• Managing employee questions and inquiries related to payroll and being a resource to the junior team members
• Ensure compliance to federal and provincial employment standards, payroll legislation and internal policy
• Ensures preparation of accurate and timely remittances of payroll taxes, garnishments, to external agencies
• Manage, prepare, and complete year end activity tasks including final calculations and preparation of T4’s and T4A’s and Year End adjustments, balancing corrections, year-end reports etc.
• Timely and effectively manage payroll internal and external inquiries
• Support process control improvements identified by internal & external audits
• Support internal changes and standardization of Payroll processes and systems

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy industry-leading comprehensive health and wellness coverage
• RRSP: Build your future with employer RRSP contributions for eligible employees
• Long-Term Careers: Join a team with an average tenure of 7.3 years across all roles
• Seasonal Rehire Loyalty: 44% of seasonal employees return year after year
• Professional Growth: Access 500+ training courses in safety, upskilling, and leadership development
• Unlimited Potential: Be part of a company that supports your goals and helps you succeed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed