Senior Payroll Specialist (Contract)

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Professional to own full-cycle payroll across multiple business units with our client in the Automotive industry. This position plays a key role with the corporate office and will need strong experience to be the standalone payroll processor for a large organization. Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To Independently process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 1,000 employees across Canada and the U.S., including hourly, salaried, and bonus-eligible employees. Manage all payroll-related employee changes, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, and leaves. Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation, tax regulations, and company policies. Reconcile payroll data, deductions, benefits, tax remittances, and payroll-related accounts. Prepare and complete year-end payroll activities, including T4s, W-2s, ROEs, and other statutory reporting requirements. Act as the primary payroll contact for employees, management, and external agencies, resolving issues and inquiries promptly. Generate payroll reports and support audits, month-end processes, and payroll-related analysis. Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies. Your Strengths Include: 7+ years of full-cycle payroll experience with demonstrated ownership of payroll processing. Experience processing payroll for a workforce of 1,000+ employees across Canada and the United States. Advanced proficiency with Payworks is required. Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to work independently in a standalone payroll role with minimal supervision. PCP designation is preferred; strong Excel skills and the ability to work full-time, in-office in Calgary are required. If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “Apply” button to send your resume directly to Lexie Robertson or Nadine Girard. Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, and customer satisfaction, and more. Accounting & Finance - Sales & Operations - Engineering - Supply Chain - Human Resources - Office Support – Technology Contact us today - Your Search Partner – www.recruitmentpartners.ca

The role involves owning full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for approximately 1,000 employees across Canada and the U.S. Responsibilities include managing employee changes, ensuring legislative compliance, and handling year-end statutory reporting.

Candidates need 7+ years of full-cycle payroll experience and advanced proficiency with Payworks. A PCP designation is preferred, along with strong Excel skills and the ability to work on-site in Calgary.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred

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• Full-cycle Payroll
• Payworks
• Canadian Payroll Legislation
• US Payroll Legislation
• Payroll Reconciliation
• Tax Remittances
• Year-end Payroll
• Excel
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-solving

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 24, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level