Payroll Coordinator

Arrow Workforce Solutions; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Workforce Solutions in Calgary, AB is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Payroll Coordinator to join our payroll team. You will assist with weekly or biweekly payroll processing, review timesheets, manage deductions, and maintain accurate payroll records.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of payroll or accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to confidentiality. This hybrid role supports collaboration with Recruitment and Accounting to ensure compliant, timely pay for staff.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of payroll, accounting, or administrative experience.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll practices and Alberta requirements.
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with HRIS/ADP is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing weekly or biweekly payroll.
• Review timesheets, attendance records, overtime, vacation, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments.
• Enter and maintain accurate employee payroll information.
• Process payroll deductions, benefits, and other adjustments.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll-related matters.
• Maintain confidential payroll and employee records.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation and reporting.
• Support compliance with federal and Alberta payroll legislation and company policies.
• Work closely with Recruitment and Accounting to resolve payroll issues and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting/finance/business administration

Tools

ADP HRIS

HRIS software

Job description

Tenure: Full-Time, Hybrid

Shift Time: Monday to Friday, 7AM to 3:30PM

Company: Arrow Workforce Solutions

Location: Calgary, AB

Pay rate: $23/hr

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Junior Payroll Coordinator to join our team in Calgary, Alberta. The successful candidate will assist with the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with applicable Canadian and Alberta payroll requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with processing weekly or biweekly payroll.
• Review timesheets, attendance records, overtime, vacation, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments.
• Enter and maintain accurate employee payroll information.
• Process payroll deductions, benefits, and other adjustments.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll-related matters.
• Maintain confidential payroll and employee records.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation and reporting.
• Support compliance with federal and Alberta payroll legislation and company policies.
• Work closely with Recruitment and Accounting to resolve payroll issues and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll practices and Alberta employment requirements.
• Strong Excel and computer skills; experience with payroll or HRIS/ADP software is an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is preferred.