Our client is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join an events and exhibitions organization in Calgary, Alberta on a contract basis. This role supports a busy payroll function by ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while assisting with benefits, reporting, and payroll administration.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll for a non-union workforce
• Administer employee benefits and pension activities, including enrolments and changes
• Review payroll data in Payworks and resolve discrepancies or employee inquiries
• Prepare payroll reconciliations, accruals, and journal support
• Manage employee payroll changes including new hires, terminations, ROEs, and final pay
• Generate payroll and benefits reports and assist with related invoice processing
• Support pension audit preparation and payroll documentation requests
• Work with internal teams on payroll approvals and administrative follow-up 

Requirements:

• 3–4+ years of full-cycle payroll experience
• Experience with benefits administration and employee payroll changes
• Payworks experience strongly preferred
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, accruals, and journal support
• Knowledge of pension administration and audit support
• Experience processing ROEs, final pay, and offboarding payroll tasks
• Proficient in Excel for payroll reporting and analysis
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail with confidential information 

How to Apply: 

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Reference Number:  05000-0013434693

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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