Our client is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a healthcare organization in Calgary, Alberta on a long-term contract basis. This role supports accurate bi-weekly payroll processing for a large workforce while handling employee inquiries and payroll administration activities. The successful candidate will have strong payroll knowledge, experience with multiple systems, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end bi-weekly payroll for approximately 1,500 employees with accuracy and compliance.

• Administer payroll for unionized and non-unionized employees while applying applicable agreements and policies.

• Review payroll inputs, employee records, and pay changes to ensure accurate processing.

• Support benefits, deductions, and payroll reconciliations.

• Manage payroll activities related to employee changes, including hires, terminations, and status updates.

• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues promptly.

• Use payroll systems and Excel tools, including lookups and pivot tables, to analyze and reconcile payroll data.

• Prepare records of employment and other payroll documentation as required.

• Support payroll transition activities and system-related changes.

Requirements:

• 5–10 years of hands-on payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll processing in a high-volume environment.

• Proven experience processing accurate bi-weekly payroll for a large employee population.

• Experience supporting both unionized and non-unionized payroll environments; collective agreement knowledge is an asset.

• Experience with payroll systems such as SAP SuccessFactors HCM, Employee Central, and Employee Central Payroll is preferred.

• Experience with benefits administration, payroll deductions, and reconciliations.

• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions for payroll analysis.

• Ability to learn quickly, manage priorities, and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to handle employee payroll inquiries professionally.

How to Apply: 

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Reference Number:  05000-0013466128

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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