Payroll Administrator

Trotter & Morton; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation

Benefit plan

RRSP Matching

Professional development

Health and Wellness program

Inclusive environment

Company events

Job summary

Trotter & Morton is hiring a Full-Time Payroll Administrator to join our Calgary team. You will manage payroll processing, time entry, deductions, and benefits while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. The role supports onboarding, terminations, ROE, and T4 compliance for multi-provincial payroll operations.

The ideal candidate has experience with payroll software, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of or working towards PCP - Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification is an asset.
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalency is required.

Responsibilities

• Process onboarding, terminations and status changes accurately and timely.
• Prepare and verify employee pay statements and time entries.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and staff.
• Enter time and process deductions, benefits and garnishments correctly.
• Issue ROE and annual T4 forms with accuracy.
• Ensure payroll records are up-to-date and compliant with regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to maintain accurate records.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Procore

Viewpoint

Payroll knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Time management

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

PCP - Payroll Compliance Practitioner

Grade 12 Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll software

Job description

Trotter & Morton Group of Companies are a diverse group of building trades experts offering unique and integrated construction solutions for our divisions specializing in industrial construction, commercial construction, facility services and building maintenance.

Since 1927, our skilled workforce has brought their high-quality workmanship, experience, and passion to a diverse project portfolio that includes some of Alberta and British Columbia 's most iconic structures.

At Trotter & Morton, we know we're only as good as our employees. We are looking to hire hard-working and committed individuals who will contribute to our team of experienced personnel by bringing a willingness to learn and an entrepreneurial spirit to every project. We are currently looking for a Full-Time Payroll Administrator to join our team!

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary range from $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 based on education and experience
• Minimum 3 weeks’ paid vacation
• Extensive benefit plan
• RRSP Matching
• Professional development and training resources
• Health and Wellness program
• Inclusive and engaging work environment
• Company events and barbeques

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure the processing of new hires, employee terminations and employee status changes are accurate and timely
• Ensure the preparation and verification of employee pay statements are executed in a timely matter
• Act as an internal resource who willingly responds to employee and staff inquiries with respect to payroll matters
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of employee time
• Compile and process payroll data, such as garnishments, sick pay, vacation time, insurance, taxable benefits and other deductions and issue annual T4 forms
• Issue record of employment (ROE) in a timely manner
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure pay and personnel records are accurate and up to date
• Maintain accuracy of payroll information and/or documentation (e.g. time sheets, leave time, etc.)
• Prepare the remittances of RRSP, Open Circle Hour Bank Benefits, Sunlife, Union’s etc.
• Prepare the reconciliation of account balances (e.g. WCB, RRSP etc.)
• Responsible for the administration of employee benefit programs
• Maintain files and records in written and electronic formats to provide an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance
• Remain current with new and revised payroll regulations and legislation, standards and work practices.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures
• Ensure strict confidentiality and privacy of employee and company records

Required Skills

• Ability to adapt and learn new software including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Procore, and Viewpoint
• Knowledge of audits, income tax forms, health benefit programs, sick pay, short term and long-term disability, union and non-union payroll
• Professional, approachable and customer-service oriented
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to prioritize workloads and utilize planning & time management skills to adhere to strict deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to understand issues from both the employee & employer perspectives and assess the risk

Required Experience

• Completion of or working towards PCP - Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification from the National Payroll Institute is an asset
• Completion of Grade 12 Diploma or GED
• 2+ years’ experience with full-cycle payroll
• Experience with multi-provincial processing would be an asset
• Experience with multi-company processing would be an asset
• Experience in a unionized environment would be an asset
• Construction industry experience would be an asset

We firmly believe our employees are our best assets and we are committed to providing ongoing training and support to allow them to reach their full potential. Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an industry-leader in safety, and we strive for an incident-free workplace in all aspects of our operations.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring talented, qualified professionals without regard to race, age, gender, or any other protected ground and to providing an environment without discrimination.

Every effort is made to provide fair and equal employment and development opportunities and to ensure that our policies regarding hiring, compensation, promotions, and transfers are based solely on skills and capabilities, job requirements, job performance, and other job-related criteria.

We thank all applicants in advance, however, we will only contact candidates selected for an interview.