Payroll Specialist

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions in Calgary, AB seeks an experienced Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end payroll processing on-site, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Canadian payroll legislation.

The role requires hands-on ADP Workforce Now experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with HR and Finance to resolve payroll inquiries and audits within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing.
• Mandatory experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and employment standards.
• Experience processing payroll taxes, remittances, garnishments, and other deductions.
• Strong Excel skills and payroll reporting experience.
• Power BI experience is considered an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with HR/Finance collaboration.
• PCP certification or relevant education is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time for all employees.
• Maintain payroll records and calculate wages, deductions, benefits, and other adjustments.
• Process payroll taxes, remittances, garnishments, and other deductions.
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Work with HR and Finance on employee changes, benefits, and deductions.
• Support payroll audits, compliance reviews, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency.

Skills

Full-cycle payroll

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

Payroll/Accounting education

PCP certification asset

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Power BI

Job description

Location: Calgary, AB

Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Salary: $65-$75K

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team in Calgary.

This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of end-to-end payroll while ensuring compliance with company policies, Canadian payroll legislation, and applicable employment standards.

The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll experience, excellent attention to detail, and hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time for all employees.
• Maintain payroll records and calculate wages, deductions, benefits, and other payroll adjustments.
• Process payroll taxes, statutory remittances, garnishments, and other court-ordered deductions.
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Work closely with HR and Finance regarding employee changes, benefits, deductions, and other payroll-related matters.
• Support payroll audits, compliance reviews, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee and payroll information.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, accuracy, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing and payroll administration.
• Mandatory experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and employment standards.
• Experience processing payroll taxes, remittances, garnishments, and other statutory deductions.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with payroll reporting.
• Power BI experience is considered an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across HR and Finance.
• PCP certification or relevant education in Payroll, Accounting, or a related field is considered an asset.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to take ownership of a critical function within a collaborative and fast-paced organization.

Looking to interview and hire immediately.