Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a construction-focused organization in Calgary on a contract basis. This role oversees weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees across Alberta and British Columbia, with a focus on job costing, payroll accounting, and process accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across Alberta and British Columbia.

• Review timesheets, overtime, schedules, and labour costs, ensuring accurate job and cost-code allocation.

• Maintain payroll records for new hires, changes, terminations, compensation, allowances, and deductions.

• Calculate payroll adjustments including living-out and vehicle allowances, benefits, and other deductions.

• Reconcile payroll-related GL accounts and benefit balances.

• Prepare year-end payroll documentation, including T4s, and support Canadian payroll compliance.

• Support job costing through labour-rate and fully burdened wage calculations.

• Use QuickBooks Online, Excel, and timesheet systems to manage data, resolve discrepancies, and improve payroll processes.

Requirements:

• Senior-level payroll experience, ideally within construction or contractor environments.

• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll practices, including Alberta and British Columbia requirements.

• Experience processing payroll for both hourly and salaried employees, including overtime and variable allowances.

• Solid accounting knowledge with experience reconciling GL accounts and benefits.

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and strong Excel skills for payroll tracking and reporting.

• Experience with payroll changes, onboarding, terminations, and year-end reporting.

• Ability to work independently, identify issues proactively, and collaborate effectively with office and field teams.

How to Apply: 

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Reference Number:  05000-0013501712

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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