Senior Payroll Advisor

Working Energy; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian manufacturer is seeking a Payroll Administrator with a minimum of 5 years of experience. The role involves processing payroll, ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations, and maintaining confidential employee records. The ideal candidate will possess a National Payroll Institute designation and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary, profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in payroll administration.
• Knowledge of employment standards and tax regulations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly full cycle payroll activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Maintain confidential employee records.

Skills

Payroll administration experience

Knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

National Payroll Institute designation

Tools

HRIS/payroll platforms

UKG

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Key Position Functions:

• Process bi-weekly full cycle payroll activities.
• Ensure Canadian payroll practices are effective and efficient, delivering accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Prepare remittances related to payroll and benefits, assist with year-end reporting (T4s, T4As).
• Maintain expert knowledge of payroll systems and prevailing payroll/legislative practices.
• Meet payroll processing deadlines by ensuring internal processes are effective and efficient.
• Identify errors and provide solutions/recommendations as required.
• Liaise with third-party payroll vendors regarding payroll and reporting delivery, and assist with review of performance and services as required.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end activities.
• Ensure third-party transactions are accurate and legislatively compliant.
• Ensure time and attendance practices are reliable and effective.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and related matters in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain confidential employee records in accordance with organizational policies and privacy standards.
• Generate custom and system-based reports for internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues and employees to address payroll, benefits, and RSP inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
• Ensure accurate enrollment, maintenance, and termination of eligible employees in benefit systems, including processing changes as required.
• Support disability and leave management processes, ensuring documentation is complete and aligned with current practices.
• Administer group retirement savings plans, responding promptly to employee inquiries.
• Continuously review payroll systems for efficiency and accuracy, and recommend system improvements.

Preferred candidates will possess a combination of the following qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in payroll administration with large organizations.
• Related education including a National Payroll Institute designation.
• Knowledge of employment standards, Canadian payroll legislation, and tax regulations.
• Knowledge of US payroll legislation and tax regulations is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in full cycle payroll and benefit administration.
• Proven experience with HRIS/payroll platforms, ideally using UKG.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle confidential information with discretion and diplomacy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

The Stream-Flo Group of Companies, including Stream-Flo Industries Ltd. and Master Flo Valve Inc., are Canadian manufacturers of wellhead, production gate valve, check valve equipment, chokes, specialty control valves, and supporting actuation. Since 1962, we have become recognized for our superior technology, innovative designs, and top-quality products. We have grown to be one of the largest manufacturers of our kind, serving oil and gas regions worldwide.

Stream-Flo offers a competitive salary, profit sharing, and a comprehensive benefits program, along with the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment characterized by growth and strong business results.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.