Full-Cycle Payroll Specialist — Non-Profit

Calgary Scope Society; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Scope Society of Alberta is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our administrative team in Calgary. This full-time role focuses on accurate, timely payroll processing and compliance with Canadian regulations.

You will handle full cycle payroll for 400+ employees, maintain employee records, prepare year-end filings, and collaborate with HR to ensure data integrity and timely payments. The successful candidate will have 2–3 years of payroll experience, a payroll or accounting

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in payroll, business, accounting or related discipline.
• 2–3 years of full cycle payroll experience.
• Experience with Sage 300 and/or QuickBooks is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented with ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process full cycle of semi-monthly payrolls for 400+ hourly and salary employees (4 per month).
• Input new employee files into the accounting system.
• Complete file transfers from scheduling software to the payroll system.
• Enter additional timesheets for each pay run with accuracy.
• Review sick time and statutory holiday eligibility.
• Maintain payroll records for audit purposes in compliance with laws.
• Prepare and issue manual paycheques as needed.
• Respond to payroll inquiries via phone/email professionally.
• Manage vacation accruals for hourly staff.
• Process garnishments and remittances; ensure tax compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Certificate or diploma in payroll, business, accounting or related discipline

Tools

Sage 300

QuickBooks

Job description

Scope Society of Alberta is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our administrative team in Calgary. This full-time role focuses on accurate, timely payroll processing and compliance with Canadian regulations.

You will handle full cycle payroll for 400+ employees, maintain employee records, prepare year-end filings, and collaborate with HR to ensure data integrity and timely payments. The successful candidate will have 2–3 years of payroll experience, a payroll or accounting