Payroll Specialist (Part-Time)

ONEX River Inc.; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An Indigenous-owned construction company in Fort Saskatchewan seeks a Payroll Specialist. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of payroll experience, knowledge of Alberta Employment Standards, and expertise in Sage software. This part-time role involves processing payroll and maintaining employee records while ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong attention to detail and customer service skills are essential. Applications can be submitted via email or online.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of payroll experience in relevant environments.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to explain payroll topics clearly.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and maintain employee pay records.
• Ensure compliance with Alberta legislation and company policies.
• Support management with payroll and time administration.

Skills

Payroll experience in construction

Sage software knowledge

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Understanding of Alberta Employment Standards

Strong customer service mindset

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Sage

Microsoft 365

Job description

Build More Than Just a Job

At ONEX River, our team is the foundation of our success. We’re skilled, hands‑on professionals dedicated to every project, whether it’s industrial construction, fabrication at our Sturgeon County facility, or managing critical shutdowns. When you join us, you become part of a team that values hard work, dependability, and pride in what we do. Here, you’ll build more than just a career, you’ll gain valuable skills, create lasting connections, and contribute to meaningful projects. Together, we’re committed to delivering high‑quality work that makes a real impact.

Who We Are

ONEX River is a proudly 100% Indigenous‑owned construction company rooted in Sturgeon County. As a general contractor, with multiple construction services like Structural, Mechanical Construction, Scaffolding and Electrical, we bring hands‑on expertise across a wide range of construction services, including assembly, installation, and specialized solutions. Our team is dedicated to delivering quality, safety, and results you can count on. With a commitment to hard work and reliability, ONEX River has become a trusted partner in the oil and gas industry, focused on meeting each client’s unique needs with the highest standards of service.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Payroll Specialist to join our Fort Saskatchewan team on a part‑time basis. A Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurately processing payroll and maintaining employee pay records while ensuring full compliance with Alberta legislation and company policies. They provide timely support to employees and leaders on payroll, benefits, and time administration.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 3–5 years of payroll experience, ideally in construction, industrial, or project‑based environments.
• Experience with Sage for payroll, job costing, and employee data management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
• Solid understanding of Alberta Employment Standards, CRA requirements, ROEs, T4s, and year‑end payroll tasks.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and data integrity.
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to explain payroll topics clearly to employees and supervisors.
• Experience processing payroll for hourly, salaried, and field‑based employees (overtime, premiums, travel, LOA, etc.).
• Comfortable working with deadlines, volume, and fast‑paced operational environments.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, able to resolve discrepancies and improve processes proactively.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism in all payroll interactions.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with HR, Finance, and Operations.

Application Instructions

ONEX Group is an equal opportunity employer. Positions are filled by means of open competition where the selection is based on job‑related skills, training, experience, and suitability. Final candidates will be asked to provide references. The results of the reference check must be acceptable to ONEX Group. We also consider different experience levels and knowledge and candidates with less experience may be considered for lower‑level positions.

ONEX Group accepts resumes via online application or via email at [e-mail].

We thank all applicants in advance, however only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.