Our client is looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a large university in Calgary, Alberta on a Long-term Contract basis. This role will focus on high-volume bi-weekly payroll processing for unionized and non-unionized employees and is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process and maintain payroll transactions for unionized and non-unionized employee groups.
• Enter and validate payroll data to support accurate bi-weekly processing for a large workforce.
• Review timesheets, earnings, deductions, and benefits information before payroll deadlines.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies with internal teams.
• Use Excel, including lookups and pivot tables, to organize and reconcile payroll data.
• Assist with benefits and payroll administration while following established procedures and collective agreement requirements.
• Work closely with the payroll team to meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Identify data issues and escalate exceptions requiring further review.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of payroll administration experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience processing payroll for both unionized and non-unionized employee groups.
• Strong knowledge of timesheet review, earnings and deductions, and benefits-related payroll activities.
• Proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Experience with PeopleSoft is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling large volumes of payroll data.
• Ability to work collaboratively while managing deadlines in a fast-paced, transaction-focused environment.

How to Apply: 

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Reference Number:  05000-0013488306

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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