Your new company

A leading construction company has an immediate need for an experienced payroll professional to join their team in Edmonton.

Your new role

• Diligently test updates to payroll software, ensuring accuracy and functionality.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of payroll systems to meet evolving needs.
• Oversee the management of the payroll team, ensuring timely and accurate processing, and training on hourly benefit remittances. Responsible for guiding team members (2-3 direct reports), managing their work assignments, distributing workload, ensuring performance standards are met, and providing support and feedback to foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of the bi-weekly cycle of payroll across multiple provinces.
• Keep Job Aids updated to facilitate smooth payroll operations.
• Maintain auto-benefits records for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Perform regular reconciliation of accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
• Handle benefit remittances as required.
• Offer support during absences to ensure continuity of operations.
• Prepare and deliver reports as necessary to support decision-making processes.
• Work closely with the Payroll team to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Actively engage in opportunities to develop leadership skills.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in relevant software and systems.
• Handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations governing payroll processes.
• Builds positive relationships with employees, delivering exceptional customer service.
• Experience with eCMS, Workday, and ROE web platforms.
• Familiarity with payroll intricacies specific to the construction sector.

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum of 5 years HR and/or Payroll experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Post-Secondary diploma or degree in Accounting or Business Administration considered an asset.
• Professional certification through the National Payroll Institute is an asset.
• Exposure or understanding of principles of lean thinking.
• Experience with coaching teams in collaborative planning.
• Experience with continuous improvement.

What you'll get in return

You will be joining a hugely successful company and leading an experienced team of payroll administrators. A generous compensation package is offered.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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