Certified Payroll Professional

Canalta Group; Drumheller; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Canalta Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Lead to oversee weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing and lead the Payroll team from our Drumheller, AB office.

This role requires strong knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations, tax rules, ROEs, and year-end requirements, along with a track record of accuracy and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will drive process improvements and collaborate with HR and Accounting across Western Canada.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on payroll processing experience.
• PCP designation or equivalent Canadian payroll certification.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, ROEs, T4s and year-end requirements.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing accurate and timely processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to the Payroll team.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company policies across jurisdictions.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, remittances, year-end processing and reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

PCP designation (Canadian Payroll Institute)

Job description

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.