Payroll Coordinator

Socket.dev; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sureway Construction Group of Companies is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join our Edmonton team. This role covers full-cycle payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance across unionized environments.

You will handle bi-weekly payroll runs, manage two collective bargaining agreements, and ensure accurate reporting in a fast-paced construction setting. The ideal candidate has PCP designation, 5+ years in payroll, and solid Excel skills, with deep knowledge of Alberta standards

Qualifications

• Five+ years’ experience in full cycle payroll.
• Experience in the construction industry is an asset.
• Experience in a unionized payroll environment is an asset.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is required.
• Completion of post‑secondary education in Accounting or Business is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent knowledge of payroll principles and practices.
• Familiarity with Service Canada processes and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of income tax forms (T4s, ROEs, etc.), health benefits, RRSP, pensions, and WCB.
• Knowledge of the Alberta Employment Standards Code.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle hourly payroll for bi-weekly pay runs.
• Manage two Collective Bargaining Agreements within the payroll system.
• Reconcile account balances for reporting and policy compliance.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in time sheets and leave time before processing.
• Answer payroll questions for managers and staff.
• Stay current with payroll legislation and implement changes as needed.
• Manage government remittances and prepare summaries and reports.
• Year-end T4 balancing and reporting.

Skills

Payroll experience

Construction payroll experience

Union payroll experience

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)

Excel proficiency

Payroll principles

Service Canada knowledge

Tax forms knowledge (T4, ROE, etc.)

Alberta Employment Standards Code

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independence and multitasking

Explorer Contract Manager awareness

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting or Business

Tools

Explorer Contract Manager

Job description

Overview

Payroll Coordinator

Sureway Construction Group of Companies is recruiting for a professional Payroll Coordinator to join our team!

Sureway Construction offers a fantastic opportunity to join a leading team in the construction industry. We offer a friendly, fast-paced environment, great benefits, and a strong team of professionals.

Location: Edmonton, AB (9175 – 14 Street NW) Please note: there is no direct access to public transportation.

Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:00am – 4:30pm (IN-OFFICE)

Essential: Full Cycle Payroll, Problem Solver, Professional, Reliable, Attention to Detail, Personable

Opportunity: This is an all-encompassing role; you will wear many hats. If you are self-motivated, an “out of the box” problem solver and show consistent attention to detail, this position has potential to offer growth opportunities within the company.

Payroll Coordinator Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Five (5) + years’ experience in full cycle payroll.
• Experience in the construction industry is an asset.
• Experience in a unionized payroll environment is an asset.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is required.

• Completion of post‑secondary education in Accounting or Business is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Specifically strong in Excel).

• Excellent knowledge of payroll principles and practices.
• Familiarity with Service Canada processes and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of income tax forms, ROE’s, T4’s, health benefits programs, vacation pay, RRSP, Pensions, WCB, etc.
• Knowledge and working understanding of the Alberta Employment Standards Code.

• High degree of quality in regards to; attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to keep a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Extremely reliable, mature and professional.

• Highly resourceful, intuitive and flexible.
• Ability to work independently and multitask, as well as work effectively in a team environment.

• Strong aptitude for Payroll systems, experience with Explorer Contract Manager is an asset.

Payroll Coordinator Functions/Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle hourly payroll ensuring pay for employees is accurate and on-time; payroll cycles are bi-weekly pay runs.
• Process two (2) Collective Bargaining Agreements within the payroll system and ensure the organization is complying with those agreements.

• Reconcile account balances for the purpose of maintaining accurate reporting and complying with related policies, practices and/or regulations.

• Researches discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation (e.g. time sheets, leave time, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing.
• Professionally responds to questions and provide information to managers, staff, and departments on payroll matters.

• Maintains awareness of current payroll legislation and coordinates policy, system and or other required changes as they develop.

• Manages government remittances and provides summaries and reports.
• Year end T4 balancing and reporting.
• This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.

Sureway Construction Group of Companies adheres to employment equity and equal opportunity programs and encourages all women, visible minorities, Aboriginals and disabled persons to apply. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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