Certified Payroll Professional

Job summary

Oversee the accurate and timely processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls while providing leadership and guidance to the payroll team. Ensure compliance with legislation and company policies across multiple jurisdictions and manage year-end reporting and benefits administration.

Job details

Payroll Is About More Than a Paycheque. Behind every paycheque is a person counting on us to get it right. At Canalta's Corporate Home Office, our Payroll team supports a large and diverse workforce across our businesses in Western Canada. We are looking for an experienced payroll professional who understands the importance of accuracy, confidentiality and deadlines – but who also enjoys supporting people, solving problems and helping a team succeed. Based in Drumheller, Alberta, Canalta is a family-owned and operated company with a long-standing commitment to growth, community, and operational excellence. Our Corporate Home Office supports a diverse and expanding group of businesses and operations across Western Canada. Payroll Lead Responsibilities Include Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls Providing day to day leadership, support and guidance to the Payroll team Reviewing payroll for accuracy and ensuring appropriate controls and procedures are followed Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, company policies and employment standards across multiple jurisdictions Managing payroll reconciliations, remittances, year-end processing and reporting Supporting the administration of taxable benefits, deductions and other payroll-related programs Administering our Group Health Benefits program Assisting and support with WCB administration and compliance across multiple provinces Researching and resolving complex payroll questions and discrepancies Working collaboratively with HR, Accounting, Operations and managers throughout the organization Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and efficiencies Supporting system improvements and changes as our payroll and accounting processes continue to evolve Building knowledge within the team through training, documentation, and cross-training The Ideal Candidate Will Have Significant hands-on payroll processing experience Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation through the National Payroll Institute (Canadian Payroll Association), or equivalent recognized Canadian payroll certification Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, statutory deductions, taxable benefits, ROEs, T4s and year-end requirements Experience working with high-volume and/or multi-company payroll is an asset Previous supervisory or team-lead experience preferred Exceptional attention to detail and strong commitment to accuracy Strong analytical and problem solving skills Ability to manage competing priorities and meet firm deadlines Excellent communication skills and confidence to work with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization High degree of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information Mindset of continuous improvement Canalta offers competitive compensation, benefits, and ongoing training and development opportunities in a supportive team environment. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is NOT a remote position. Successful candidate will join our Corporate Home Office in Drumheller, AB. Salary: $45000 - $75000 per year

What you’ll do

Oversee the accurate and timely processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls while providing leadership and guidance to the payroll team. Ensure compliance with legislation and company policies across multiple jurisdictions and manage year-end reporting and benefits administration.

Requirements

Requires a Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation or equivalent Canadian certification and significant hands-on payroll processing experience. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Benefits • Ongoing training and development opportunities

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Payroll Processing
• Payroll Compliance
• Canadian Payroll Legislation
• Statutory Deductions
• Taxable Benefits
• ROEs
• T4s
• Year-end Processing
• WCB Administration
• Team Leadership
• Payroll Reconciliation
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality
• Communication Skills

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Hospitality