Payroll Advisor

Aplin; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Payroll Advisor to manage complex payrolls and ensure compliance within a structured team in Edmonton. In this permanent role, you'll contribute to payroll accuracy and process improvement while offering high attention to detail. Ideal candidates have 3-5+ years of payroll experience and a PCP or CPM designation. You will enjoy a hybrid work schedule, spending one day per week in the office, with a focus on collaboration and providing exceptional internal customer service.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience managing complex payroll.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and remittances.
• Experience with benefits administration and defined benefit plans.

Responsibilities

• Process semi‑monthly and off‑cycle payrolls with accuracy.
• Manage complex employee changes including terminations and adjustments.
• Prepare year‑end reporting such as T4s and ROEs.

Skills

Experience managing complex, end-to-end payroll

Strong knowledge of payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Education

PCP or CPM designation

Tools

HRIS systems (e.g., UKG)

Job description

Are you an experienced payroll professional who enjoys managing complex payrolls and being the go-to expert for accuracy and compliance? We’re recruiting a Payroll Advisor to join a collaborative, well-structured payroll team in a permanent role offering long-term stability and a hybrid work schedule (1 day per week in-office in Edmonton).

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys end-to-end payroll, navigating nuanced scenarios, and contributing to continuous process improvement. Experience in the public sector is considered a strong asset.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Process semi‑monthly and off‑cycle payrolls with a high level of accuracy
• Manage complex employee changes, including hires, terminations, leaves, and retroactive adjustments
• Maintain and update payroll data within an HRIS environment (UKG experience is an asset)
• Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure accurate, timely CRA remittances
• Administer benefits and pension programs; experience with defined benefit plans such as LAPP is an asset
• Prepare and review year‑end reporting, including T4s, ROEs, and audit support
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies using strong judgment and problem‑solving skills
• Ensure payroll practices remain compliant with legislation and internal policies
• Partner closely with HR and payroll colleagues to share expertise and improve processes
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and discretion

What You Bring

• 3–5+ years of experience managing complex, end‑to‑end payroll
• PCP or CPM designation (National Payroll Institute)
• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation, remittances, and reconciliations
• Experience with benefits administration and defined benefit pension plans
• Confidence working within HRIS systems
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative mindset and strong internal customer service approach

If you’re looking for a payroll role that values expertise, flexibility, and teamwork, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.