Payroll Specialist

Job summary

Manage full-cycle payroll administration, including processing new hires, maintaining employee records, and ensuring payroll is accurate and on time. Investigate and resolve payroll inquiries and discrepancies, conduct payroll audits and final reviews, and process union dues and reporting in collaboration with HR, payroll colleagues, managers, and site leaders.

Job details

Our client in the healthcare industry is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage the full-cycle payroll administration for its employees. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting strict deadlines. Key Responsibilities Review new employee information, process new hires, and maintain accurate payroll and employee records. Respond to employee and manager inquiries, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payroll-related issues. Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time. Conduct bi-weekly payroll audits and final payroll reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance. Process monthly union dues and complete all required union reporting. Collaborate with Payroll, HR, site leaders, managers, and employees to address payroll concerns and ensure effective resolution. Qualifications Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or equivalent. Minimum of two years of payroll experience. Experience with UKG, Kronos, and/or UltiPro payroll systems is required. Previous union payroll experience is considered an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. A solid understanding of Alberta Employment Standards legislation. At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Manage full-cycle payroll administration, including processing new hires, maintaining employee records, and ensuring payroll is accurate and on time. Investigate and resolve payroll inquiries and discrepancies, conduct payroll audits and final reviews, and process union dues and reporting in collaboration with HR, payroll colleagues, managers, and site leaders.

Requirements

Requires a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or equivalent and at least two years of payroll experience. Candidates must have experience with UKG, Kronos, and/or UltiPro, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a solid understanding of Alberta Employment Standards; union payroll experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• issue resolution · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Payroll Administration
• Payroll Processing
• Payroll Auditing
• Payroll Compliance
• Employee Records Management
• Issue Resolution
• Union Payroll
• Union Reporting
• UKG
• Kronos
• UltiPro
• Microsoft Office
• Alberta Employment Standards
• Accuracy
• Organization
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources
• Administrative
• Healthcare

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