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Senior Payroll Specialist

The Senior Payroll Specialist leads and manages payroll processes for over 500 employees while ensuring regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include conducting union reporting, managing garnishments, and preparing specialized payroll documentation.

  • On-site
  • Calgary, AB
  • Posted Aug 13, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for leading and managing payroll processes for over 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This role involves preparing specialized payroll documents, managing payroll-related inquiries, and supporting various payroll projects and audits. The compensation for this role will be commensurate based on education and/or experience. What You’ll Be Doing * Owns the weekly processing of Canadian payroll * Leads in the preparation of correspondence, reports, and specialized documents related to payroll. * Conducts monthly union reporting and manage other union-related correspondences. * Provides support on payroll projects and union audits. * Completes all correspondence related to garnishments and enter information into ADP. * Participates in special projects and ad hoc analyses as required. What You'll Need For Success: * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. * 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably with experience in ADP or similar payroll systems. * Proven track record of managing complex payroll operations for a large organization. * Exceptional numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and analyze large sets of data. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, including the use of complex formulas and pivot tables. * In-depth understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, with the ability to ensure compliance. * Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, with a strong commitment to maintaining data integrity. * Superior organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines. * The role requires mobility within work environments, use of office equipment, lifting up to 20 pounds, clear vision and hearing, effective communication skills, and occasional travel for meetings and training sessions. If you feel you don’t have the experience listed above, but still think you are qualified for the job, we encourage you to apply for consideration. What You'll Get In Return: * Generous salary and bonus program(s) * Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contributions * Attractive Vacation Programs * Inclusive Group Life Insurance * Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits * Rewarding Employee Referral Program * Valuable Employee Training Program(s)

What you’ll do

The Senior Payroll Specialist leads and manages payroll processes for over 500 employees while ensuring regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include conducting union reporting, managing garnishments, and preparing specialized payroll documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and possess 3-5 years of payroll processing experience. Proficiency in ADP and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required to manage complex payroll operations effectively.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Retirement Plan • Employer Matching Contributions • Vacation Programs • Group Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Employee Referral Program • Employee Training Program • Bonus Program

Listed skills

  • AccountingPreferred
  • Data analysisPreferred
  • Microsoft ExcelPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Payroll Processing
  • ADP
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Pivot Tables
  • Union Reporting
  • Compliance
  • Garnishments
  • Numerical Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Office Equipment
  • Payroll Regulations
  • Canadian Payroll
  • Payroll Systems
  • Effective Communication
  • Payroll Policies and Processes
  • Auditing
  • Business Administration
  • Training And Development
  • Data Integrity
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Pivot Tables And Charts
  • Microsoft Office
  • Operations
  • Referral Marketing
  • Vision Insurance
  • Detail Oriented
  • Behavioral Health

Job areas

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Human Resources
  • Administrative
  • Payroll Specialist
  • Payroll Specialist (General)
  • Payroll Clerks
  • Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Additional details

Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week