SMS Equipment is looking for a Payroll Coordinator to support all activities related to the Company’s hourly payroll for the Western Region. Reporting to the Manager, Payroll, this position is responsible for payroll processing, auditing, employee payroll and benefits inquiries, and maintaining accurate payroll records while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and company policies.

Work Location: Acheson, AB.

Salary: $72,500 per annum.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – providing the flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Schedule: Monday to Friday. What You'll Do:

- Process and audit hourly payroll for the Western Region.
- Maintain current knowledge of payroll procedures, regulations, legislation, and benefit administration requirements.
- Administer and interpret complex payroll and benefit regulations.
- Maintain accurate payroll and HR records and ensure data integrity.
- Process payroll-related changes and updates in a timely manner.

- Calculate payroll liabilities, deductions, and statutory remittances including income tax, employment insurance, pension, and workers’ compensation.
- Extract, verify, and reconcile payroll data from payroll and internal systems.
- Process garnishments, retirement contributions, records of employment, and payroll journal entries.

- Support general ledger reconciliations related to payroll activities.
- Respond to employee, management, and branch inquiries regarding payroll and benefits.
- Provide payroll information and support for problem solving and issue resolution.

- Maintain confidentiality of employee information and payroll records.
- Ensure payroll filing is completed accurately and correspondence is properly secured.

What You Bring: The successful candidate brings payroll administration experience along with a strong understanding of payroll legislation, payroll processing, and employee benefit programs. They are highly detail-oriented, able to maintain confidentiality, and possess strong communication and customer service skills. Other requirements include:





- PCP designation with active membership status.
- Experience administering payroll and benefits in a complex environment.
- Knowledge of federal and provincial payroll legislation and remittance requirements.
- Experience processing payroll deductions, garnishments, retirement contributions, and records of employment.

- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
- Experience working with payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees, managers, and external stakeholders.

- Experience working in a unionized environment and with collective agreements is considered an asset.

This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise). At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks.

Pre-Employment

This position is risk sensitive. Candidates may be required to complete:

- Credential verification

This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many advantages of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.

📌 Payroll Coordinator (Alberta)
🏢 SMS Equipment
📍 Alberta