Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Administrator to join their team. The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a large employee group, including unionized teachers, substitute teachers, certified staff, support staff, and salaried office employees.

• Process monthly payroll for large and diverse employee population.
• Administer payroll in compliance with collective agreements, employment standards, payroll legislation, and organizational policies.
• Calculate and process payroll earnings, benefits, union dues, statutory deductions, and other employee payroll transactions accurately and in compliance with applicable legislation.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare and process payroll adjustments, retroactive pay, salary grid updates, and other payroll-related transactions.
• Complete payroll remittances and ensure compliance with applicable federal and provincial regulations.
• Prepare annual payroll reporting, including T4s and year-end reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and post payroll transactions to the general ledger.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and work closely with the Finance team to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and excellent customer service.
• Communicate regularly with employees, managers, Human Resources, Finance, and external agencies regarding payroll-related matters.
• Support payroll audits and provide documentation as required.
• Assist with payroll process improvements and special projects.

Qualifications

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation required; Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of payroll administration experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience processing payroll in a unionized environment and interpreting collective agreements.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, including statutory deductions, remittances, and year-end reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing T4s and supporting year-end payroll processes.
• Understanding of payroll accounting principles, including journal entries, general ledger postings, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet payroll deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of payroll-related inquiries.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with professionalism.

To apply for this Payroll Administrator opportunity, please click the "APPLY" Link located above. For any questions regarding this position, please contact Robert Half Talent Solutions at 403.237.9363. Be sure to reference JO# 05000-0013491697 in all communication. 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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