Payroll & Compensation Facilitator

Strategic Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading privately held real estate company is seeking a Payroll & Compensation Facilitator to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance. The role involves administering payroll, managing employee benefits, and requires strong knowledge in payroll legislation and experience using Ceridian Dayforce. If you are results-driven and eager to thrive in a supportive environment, consider applying to join this innovative team.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits plan

Company events

Flex days

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and CRA regulations.
• Experience with benefit plan administration.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Ensure compliance with labour standards and tax legislation.
• Prepare and submit Records of Employment (ROEs) and T4s.

Skills

Compliance

Coordination

Communication

Data Integrity

Problem-Solving

Education

Diploma or certificate in Payroll Administration, Human Resources, or Accounting

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Posted Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Payroll & Compensation Facilitator

Join Our Team at Strategic Group

Ready to grow your career with one of Canada’s leading privately held real estate companies? At Strategic Group, we create spaces where people, businesses, and communities thrive.

About Us

At Strategic Group, our purpose is simple: Learning. Growing. Having Fun. We bring this ethos to life by innovatively envisioning, creating, owning, and operating real estate that transforms spaces and redefines possibilities.

As a fully integrated real estate company, we specialize in owning, managing, leasing, developing, and re-developing properties. Our entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking have made us a Canadian industry leader in office-to-residential conversions, completing more successful conversions than anyone else in the country. This focus is a driving force in our development business and reflects our commitment to creatively reimagining what’s possible.

Our real estate portfolio spans high-end residential developments and commercial properties. Beyond real estate, our business interests include corporate finance and other industries, enabling us to deliver diverse and impactful solutions for our tenants, partners, and communities.

Guided by our mantra, “Creating value others can’t, by seeing what others don’t,” we take pride in crafting unique solutions that leave a lasting legacy.

Our Values

At Strategic Group, our values guide everything we do:

• Team Player: We foster a supportive, accountable, and drama-free workplace where integrity and respect guide every interaction.
• Innovative: Creativity and unconventional thinking are at the heart of what we do, helping us uncover opportunities others might miss.
• Growth-Oriented: We are tenacious and passionate, thriving on challenges and embracing learning as we pursue new opportunities.
• Optimistic: With a positive mindset and solution-oriented approach, we tackle obstacles as opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun.

If you’re ready to join a team that thinks boldly, acts innovatively, and works collaboratively, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Overview

We are seeking a Payroll & Compensation Facilitator who would be responsible for administering accurate and timely payroll processing. This includes processing statutory deductions, preparing government filings (e.g., ROEs, T4s), maintaining payroll records, and supporting the administration of employee benefits and compensation. The role requires close coordination with internal departments and external agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees using Dayforce.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour standards, tax legislation, and company policies.
• Prepare and remit statutory deductions and Receiver General payments.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare related journal entries.
• Coordinate the administration off-cycle payments and special adjustments with accounting as needed.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and submit Records of Employment (ROEs), T4s, and year-end summaries in accordance with CRA requirements.
• Assist in the reconciliation of taxable benefits and employer remittances.
• Provide payroll data for internal and external audits.
• Stay current on legislation and best practices impacting payroll and compensation.
• Track and maintain documentation related to employee leaves, accommodations, and status changes.
• Help maintain compliance by ensuring timely updates to HR policies and distributing them to employees.

Benefits Administration

• Track employee eligibility and process enrollments for benefits.
• Process and reconcile benefits deductions.
• Coordinate with third-party providers to ensure benefit records and invoices are accurate.
• Address employee inquiries related to benefits and deductions.

Support & Coordination

• Liaise with the Accounting department to ensure proper allocation and chargebacks.
• Support the HR team in implementing compensation changes, bonuses, and retroactive pay.
• Communicate payroll updates and changes clearly and proactively to employees.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, compensation, and benefits in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparation of offer letters, payroll setups, and termination documentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Payroll Administration, Human Resources, or Accounting.
• Minimum 2 years of payroll experience.
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, CRA regulations, and employment standards.
• Working knowledge of benefit plan administration and taxable benefit reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

At Strategic Group, we’re committed to helping you build a career you’re excited about. If you’re passionate about working with a dynamic, motivated team in a fast-paced environment, please submit your resume and cover letter today, and join us in making an impact.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity in all its forms. Our inclusive workplace ensures every employee feels valued and empowered to bring their best self to work.

As part of the Strategic Group team, you’ll enjoy a competitive compensation package, including an extended health and dental benefits plan, company events, flex days, and more.

This position is based in Calgary, Alberta. Applicants must be located in Calgary or the surrounding area.

We appreciate all applications, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.