Payroll Specialist

Location: Calgary, AB Type: Full-Time | On-Site Salary: $65-$75K Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team in Calgary. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of end-to-end payroll while ensuring compliance with company policies, Canadian payroll legislation, and applicable employment standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll experience, excellent attention to detail, and hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now. Key Responsibilities Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time for all employees. Maintain payroll records and calculate wages, deductions, benefits, and other payroll adjustments. Process payroll taxes, statutory remittances, garnishments, and other court-ordered deductions. Reconcile payroll reports and investigate and resolve discrepancies. Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Work closely with HR and Finance regarding employee changes, benefits, deductions, and other payroll-related matters. Support payroll audits, compliance reviews, and reporting requirements. Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee and payroll information. Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, accuracy, and efficiency. Qualifications Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing and payroll administration. Mandatory experience with ADP Workforce Now. Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and employment standards. Experience processing payroll taxes, remittances, garnishments, and other statutory deductions. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with payroll reporting. Power BI experience is considered an asset. Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet tight deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across HR and Finance. PCP certification or relevant education in Payroll, Accounting, or a related field is considered an asset. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to take ownership of a critical function within a collaborative and fast-paced organization. Looking to interview and hire immediately. TSSHP

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of end-to-end payroll and ensuring compliance with Canadian legislation. Key duties include managing statutory remittances, reconciling payroll reports, and collaborating with HR and Finance departments.

Candidates must have proven experience in full-cycle payroll administration and mandatory proficiency with ADP Workforce Now. Knowledge of Canadian payroll laws and strong Excel skills are required, while PCP certification is considered an asset.

• Power BIPreferred
• ADP Workforce NowPreferred
• interpersonal skillsPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Communication SkillsPreferred

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• End-to-end Payroll Processing
• ADP Workforce Now
• Canadian Payroll Legislation
• Payroll Tax Processing
• Statutory Remittances
• Garnishments
• Microsoft Excel
• Payroll Reconciliation
• Payroll Auditing
• Power BI
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level