Our client is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their transport organization in Sherwood Park, Alberta on a Long-term Contract basis. This in-office role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who can independently manage end-to-end payroll across multiple groups and entities while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple payroll cycles across two related entities.
• Process payroll for both hourly and salaried employees while meeting established deadlines.
• Reconcile benefit deductions, employer contributions, and payroll-related month-end transactions.
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries and support payroll-related financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and validate earnings, deductions, remittances, and statutory requirements.
• Apply Canadian payroll legislation, including federally regulated requirements.
• Use UKG Pro to process payroll, maintain employee information, and resolve discrepancies.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of full-cycle payroll experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience processing payroll for fewer than 500 employees across multiple payroll groups.
• Hands-on experience with UKG Pro is required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll accounting, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Experience with benefits administration and resolving complex reconciliation issues.
• Solid understanding of federally regulated payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables.
• Payroll designation or related certification is considered an asset. 

How to Apply: 

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Reference Number:  05110-0013487780

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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