Payroll & Benefits Clerk (Part Time)

About Staffing Ltd.; Edmonton, Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Alberta is seeking a Payroll Clerk to manage full-cycle payroll for 500 employees. This part-time role (approx. 24 hours per week) requires a minimum of 3 years experience in Canadian payroll and knowledge of payroll software. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both autonomously and in a team. Competitive hourly rate of $28.00 - $30.00 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Canadian Payroll.
• Knowledge of payroll software/platforms considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Running full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll for 500 staff members.
• Administering employee benefits.
• Reconciling payroll-related accounts.
• Ensuring compliance with employment standards.
• Managing vacation and sick time.

Skills

Professional and positive personality

Excellent communication skills

High attention to detail and organization

Strong sense of confidentiality

Adaptable and flexible

Ability to work well under pressure

Education

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certificate

Tools

UKG payroll software

Job description

Overview

Connecting you to Payroll jobs in Calgary, Alberta / Edmonton, Alberta!

About Staffing is an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a proud BBB Accredited business.

We have partnered with a wonderful organization to support them in hiring for their next Payroll Clerk.

Job ID: 42941

Job Type: Temp To Direct Hire

Category: Payroll

Location: Calgary, Alberta / Edmonton, Alberta

If you’re a payroll pro who enjoys working with a mission-minded team, this is a fantastic opportunity to bring your skills to a supportive and values-aligned workplace!

This in-office role, based in either Calgary or Edmonton, offers part-time hours of approximately 24 per week. The schedule can be structured as three longer days or spread across five shorter days, depending on preference. You’ll take ownership of full-cycle payroll and benefits administration for approximately 500 employees. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, consistency, and a clear sense of contribution. You’ll be relied on to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality at every step of the payroll process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Running full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll for 500 staff members
• Administering employee benefits and handling related inquiries
• Reconciling payroll-related accounts and preparing reports as needed
• Ensuring compliance with employment standards and internal policies
• Managing vacation, sick time, statutory holiday tracking, and adjustments
• Supporting year-end payroll functions (T4s, ROEs, etc.)
• Liaising with the finance and HR teams as required

Qualifications

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certificate considered an asset
• Knowledge of various payroll software/platforms, UKG an asset

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Canadian Payroll is required

Skills

• Professional and positive personality
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and organization
• Strong sense of confidentiality and discretion
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to function effectively autonomously as well as in a team environment
• Ability to work well under pressure / fast-paced work environments

Base Salary

28.00-30.00/hr

• Wage based on experience and qualifications
• Temporary employees are payrolled weekly via direct deposit.

Work Hours

Part time – 24 hours/week

• 8:00AM – 4:30PM (Flex)
• 3-5 days a week

Additional Notes

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

About Staffing

About Staffing recruiters are Alberta’s experts in connecting candidates with accounting jobs. We focus on temporary, direct hire (permanent) and temporary-to-direct hire placements in the corporate and industrial fields.

The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies. Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer’s needs of the positions we are actively working on.

We are constantly posting accounting jobs so check back with us regularly.

For FAQs, stop by our job seeker page.

Please reference Job ID: 42941 in your application.

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