Payroll Administrator (Full-Time Term - 2 Years ) 2025-062

Regina Exhibition Association Limited; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Regina is looking for a Payroll Administrator to oversee payroll operations and ensure compliance with regulations. This role includes managing the payroll cycle, supporting HR functions, and maintaining accurate employee records. Ideal candidates will have a PCP certification, extensive experience in payroll processing, and excellent communication skills. Competitive compensation is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Industry-standard benefits

Matching Group RRSP plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a computerized payroll environment.
• Experience in a unionized environment is required.
• Ability to handle sensitive client issues with high levels of service and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process the full payroll cycle including verifying and generating payroll.
• Analyze and verify calculations in the time and attendance system.
• Prepare and post job ads, manage recruitment documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of Saskatchewan and Federal legislation

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

National Payroll Institute PCP certification

Post-secondary education in payroll and computer courses

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WorkLinks payroll system

Kronos/UKG time & attendance systems

Job description

Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU

REAL manages one of the most interesting and versatile connected spaces in North America with an opportunity to impact the lives of millions by creating life-long memories and delivering exceptional experiences. The Payroll Administrator reports to the Manager, Compensation and Benefits and serves as the first point of contact for all REAL staff (in scope and out of scope) to provide information, answer payroll and benefit inquiries, and resolve automated time and attendance and payroll issues.

Responsibilities

Deliver, support, and maintain established compensation and benefit programs, policies, and services by performing the following key responsibilities:

• Process the full payroll cycle including verifying and generating payroll in the payroll systems, uploading the EFT to the bank.
• Run and import hours from the time and attendance system.
• Perform off-schedule payments, such as replacement cheques, termination payments, lump sum payments.
• Maintain recurring pay codes, including Blue Cross benefits and deductions, union dues, garnishees.
• Remit and report statutory deductions, union dues, and court-ordered deductions within set timelines and in compliance with regulations.
• Analyze and verify calculations in the time and attendance system, including overtime, statutory holiday pay, vacation pay, premiums, etc.
• Distribute employee correspondences e.g. ROEs, paystubs, memos, and verification letters.
• Ensure employee benefits paperwork is complete, accurate, and distributed to benefit carriers; ensure accurate entry of employee benefit premium deductions with periodic audits.
• Carry out year-end checks to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Capture repeatable processes through a procedures manual and maintain procedure documents.

Support HR monitoring and reporting of key performance metrics related to employee time and attendance, pay and benefits by performing the following key responsibilities:

• Collect, compile, and present payroll and employee information to support reporting of HR dashboard KPIs (e.g., attendance, probation, training, leave utilization/balances, overtime, average earnings, turnover).
• Collect, compile, and present payroll and employee information to ensure data accuracy, including audits and analyses.
• Review new hire entries in the payroll system along with reviewing and verifying source documents.
• Support delivery of employee experience activities by responding to inquiries in a timely, accurate, and transparent manner; maintain union and benefit correspondences.
• Communicate effectively with HR team members on payroll and benefits information and system requirements.

Provides support to the HR Department by:

• Prepare and post job ads, manage recruitment documentation, and handle candidate communications in line with company policies and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Post to internal recruitment system, company website, and other sites as determined in recruitment strategy.
• Coordinate the interview process, update guides, schedule with shortlisted applicants, prepare materials, participate in interviews, contribute to candidate pipeline development, and conduct reference and background checks.
• Prepare and deliver messages to unsuccessful candidates; distribute employee forms to applicable departments; maintain personnel files (paper and electronic).
• Assist with onboarding or training room setup; create presentations as needed; provide administrative support to HR programs and services (volunteer and recognition programs, training compliance, metrics reporting, etc.).

Performs other duties and project work for various HR units as assigned by the Manager.

Position Details

• Position: Term 2 years
• Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Wage Scale: $20.80 - $30.45

What It Takes

Apply today if you meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience

• National Payroll Institute PCP certification is required
• Post-secondary education in payroll and computer courses (Microsoft Applications, automated payroll and time & attendance systems)

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a computerized payroll environment
• Experience in a unionized environment is required
• Experience in the use of advanced computer functions including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Saskatchewan and Federal legislation: Saskatchewan Employment Act, Human Rights, WCB, Canada Revenue Agency, EI, etc.
• Ability to handle sensitive client issues with high levels of service and confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to perform a wide range of payroll transactions and retain knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, organizational, planning, and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to design, format, and modify complex documents accurately and timely.
• Experience with WorkLinks payroll and Kronos/UKG time & attendance systems is an asset.
• Results oriented.

Why Choose REAL?

REAL offers unique experiences and opportunities:

• Make a difference in your community.
• Be part of an industry responsible for creating fun and memorable moments for guests.
• A range of employment opportunities to fit your lifestyle—full-time or event-specific roles.
• Competitive wages and industry-standard benefits; Matching Group RRSP plan.

For more information visit our website at realdistrict.ca. Submit resumes by September 29, 2025 via the link provided.

Please apply through the official process; only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

1700 Elphinstone St, Regina, SK S4P 2Z6