Our client is seeking a Payroll Administrator for a contract role in Calgary, Alberta. This position is responsible for managing full-cycle payroll and benefits administration while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on time
• Respond to payroll, benefits, and compensation inquiries
• Administer employee benefits, including new hires and terminations
• Complete payroll reconciliations, accruals, and related reporting
• Prepare payroll and benefits accounting entries for finance
• Collaborate with HR and Finance on severances and payment setups
• Generate payroll reports using Payworks and ensure data integrity
• Support pension administration, audits, and reporting
• Process vendor invoices related to payroll and benefits
• Assist with payroll data integration into accounting systems 

Requirements:

• 3+ years of full-cycle payroll experience
• Experience with Payworks strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of benefits administration
• Familiarity with pension administration and audits
• Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables)
• Understanding of accounting systems (e.g., Momentus, QuickBooks, NetSuite)
• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume payroll

How to Apply: 

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Reference Number:  05000-0013420267

Robert Half would like to thank all applicants for their expressed interest however, only those candidates identified for interview will be contacted. 

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