The Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing the full-cycle processing of Canadian payroll operations. This position combines day-to-day payroll execution with team leadership responsibilities and works closely with senior leadership to support team development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll, including year-end activities.
- Oversee post-payroll responsibilities, including statutory remittances, third-party payments, reconciliations, reporting, and general ledger support.
- Support and optimize payroll system functionality, including:
- Participating in requirements gathering and configuration updates
- Assisting with report development, workflows, and payroll-related system enhancements
- Supporting testing protocols and implementation activities
- Coordinating access and support with internal stakeholders and external vendors
- Lead, mentor, and support payroll team members through training, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiencies, and automation.
- Assist with benefits administration, disability management,



and collaboration with internal HR and external service providers.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on projects, reporting requests, payroll analytics, and audit support.
- Participate in internal controls processes and financial or compliance audits.

Qualifications
- Payroll certification required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience processing full-cycle Canadian payroll.
- At least 2 years of experience in a senior payroll, lead, or subject matter expert capacity.
- Experience working with HRIS/payroll systems in a configuration, support, or implementation setting is required.
- Experience in high-volume, multi-cycle payroll environments is considered an asset.
- Accounting or payroll reconciliation experience is an asset.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

📌 Payroll Specialist (Calgary)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Calgary