People Services (Payroll) Coordinator

DIALOG; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A design-focused firm in Calgary seeks a People Services (Payroll) Coordinator for a 12-14 month contract role. This position supports payroll operations, requiring 2-4 years of experience as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, knowledge of Canadian Employment Standards, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. This role offers a salary range of $60,000 to $68,000, alongside various benefits aimed at professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Parental leave top-up programs

RRSP matching

Competitive medical and dental benefits

Vacation Buy-Up program

Reimbursement for professional memberships

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ payroll experience as a designated PCP.
• Good working knowledge of Canadian Employment Standards Legislation.
• Experience with payroll in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll administration including data entry and processing.
• Handle new hires, leaves of absence, employee changes, and support throughout the employee life cycle.
• Upload employee information accurately to HCM system.

Skills

Payroll administration

Data entry

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share.

We are a multi‑disciplinary practice of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun‑loving bunch of big thinkers and city‑shapers, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next. We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do. We’re proud to be a Certified B Corporation and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.

Explore our studios and join us!

We are seeking a People Services (Payroll) Coordinator to join our Finance Operations team in our Calgary studio. This contract role will support day‑to‑day operations for 12–14 months, playing a key role in delivering accurate, timely payroll and employee support across the organization.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Payroll administration including data entry and bi‑weekly processing of payroll for salary and hourly employees
• Payroll administration including new hires, leaves of absence, employee changes, and terminations – the employee life cycle while at DIALOG
• Document and records management; timely and accurate uploading of employee information and supporting materials to our HCM system – Dayforce
• Assist in identifying, investigating, and resolving discrepancies in timesheet and payroll records
• Respond to payroll, and benefit inquiries from employees
• Assist with weekly timesheet review and posting
• Ad‑hoc reports as required

Who you are:

• 2–4 years’ payroll experience as a designated PCP
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) in good standing with the National Payroll Institution (NPI) is required
• Good working knowledge of Canadian Employment Standards Legislation and experience with payroll in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, is essential
• Strong discretion and ability to uphold confidentiality
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Enjoy working in a team environment and continually develop skills
• Willing to work onsite (or at minimum, work the majority of each week in office)

Nice to have:

• Experience with Dayforce and BST11 preferred
• Post‑secondary education (certificate, diploma, or degree) in related field
• Prior accounting and/or bookkeeping experience
• Experience in multi‑province, mid‑sized organizations (500+ employees) preferred

$60,000 - $68,000 a year

Salary Range: $60k-$68k

Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! We’re looking for future DIALOGers who are eager to learn, bring unique perspectives, and want to make a real difference in the world—even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification.

Perks & Benefits

Parental leave top‑up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, RRSP matching, competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment, discounted memberships, encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy‑Up program, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy.

Professional Development

DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture. Among others, some of our programs include: CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams; Integrateducation™ supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education opportunities; technical skills development via e‑learning pathways; and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all, free of discrimination and harassment. Employment‑related decisions are made without regard to sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and race. In accordance with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process.