About Us

At Tradesman Manufacturing, we don't just build products; we craft experiences. Since 1985, we have grown into a dynamic, innovative, customer-focused, Canadian manufacturing company that takes pride in transforming raw materials into products designed for comfort, keeping us warm in the winters and cool in the summers! Our passion for precision and commitment to quality has propelled us to the forefront of the industry.

We are looking for team members who aren’t afraid to tackle tough challenges to fulfill customer needs. People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a positive impact. When you join Tradesman, you join a trusting community that cares and offers training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.

We are driven by a partnership mentality and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Quality, Service, Integrity, Community, and Adapt. Exactly what you would expect from Canada’s premier HVAC company.

Join Tradesman Manufacturing today. We invite you to be part of an organization you can trust.

Our Core Behaviors A healthy obsession with Safety. We deeply understand the products we make and are committed to delivering high-quality goods for our customers in a safe working environment. Regardless of the circumstances or pressures we face, we are committed to a proactive health & safety program where all team members at every level is expected to participate.

Putting our heads together. Great teamwork happens when we are honest and accountable in everything we do. We encourage perspectives from all corners of our community. We see the bigger picture to become stronger and smarter together.

Act with confidence. We make smart, informed decisions as we work towards accurate, responsive, and timely service. Each of us is encouraged and empowered to think like a leader, be a self-starter, and ask for help when it’s needed.

Raise the bar. We constantly challenge ourselves and each other to seek out new ideas and better ways of doing things to define the leading edge of what’s possible in our industry. Since our foundation, we have adapted to changing markets and customers by learning from our mistakes, celebrating our successes, and applying a continuous improvement mentality.

Be you, with us. In an atmosphere of collaborating with care, we embrace each other’s differences. We make it safe to be ourselves and speak our minds. Through thick and thin, each of us is committed to one another’s well-being and personal growth.

The Role

We're searching for a Payroll & People Services Specialist who shares our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

REPORTS TO: People Development Manager

HOURS: Full Time 40 hours weekly

SUMMARY: The Payroll & People Services Specialist is responsible for the accurate administration of payroll, employee benefits, HR systems, and employee support services. This role serves as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries while also supporting onboarding, HR administration, employee communications, recognition programs, engagement initiatives, and other People Development activities. This role works closely with employees, managers, and external vendors to ensure a positive employee experience through exceptional service, timely support, strict confidentiality, and continuous process improvement.





Payroll responsibilities take priority during payroll processing periods and legislated deadlines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll Administration

- Administer end‑to‑end payroll processing for all hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal and provincial payroll regulations.
- Process payroll changes including new hires, terminations, wage adjustments, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and benefit changes.
- Prepare, review, and distribute payroll reports; maintain accurate payroll records in accordance with legal retention requirements.
- Coordinate payroll tax filings and statutory remittances, including T4 preparation and year‑end reporting.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely and confidential manner.

Benefits & HRIS Administration

- Support employee benefit plan administration, including enrollments, terminations, life event changes, reconciliations, vendor communications, and employee inquiries.
- Act as the primary contact for employee benefits questions and support requests.
- Coordinate benefit reconciliations and invoice reviews.
- Maintain employee records within the HRIS and ensure data accuracy.
- Serve as a super user for the Company's HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems, supporting reporting, system maintenance, back-end configuration, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with the People Development Manager to ensure systems are optimized, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives and business needs.
- Generate and analyze payroll, workforce, benefits, and HRIS reports to support operational decision-making, compliance requirements, audits, and departmental initiatives.
- Maintain payroll, benefits, and HRIS procedures and documentation; provide guidance and training to managers and employees on system processes as required.

People Development Support

- Coordinate and administer employee leaves including medical leaves, maternity/parental leaves, bereavement leaves, and return-to-work documentation.
- Coordinate new hire onboarding activities and employee orientations.
- Prepare employment letters, service letters, benefit confirmations, payroll documentation, and other employee correspondence.
- Create and distribute employee communications and company announcements.
- Support employee recognition initiatives, engagement programs, company events, surveys, and wellness activities.
- Assist with maintaining job descriptions, organizational records, and personnel files.
- Support recruitment administration as required.
- Maintain bulletin boards, digital signage, employee notices, and communication boards.
- Conduct miscellaneous People Development administrative activities as assigned.

In addition to the duties outlined above, the incumbent may be assigned other related responsibilities as required to support operational and business needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS





- Ability to lift/carry boxes/packages/parcels up to 20lbs (includes floor to waist lifting).
- Sitting for extended periods
- Standing for extended periods
- Periodic climbing (stairs)
- Repetitive use of hands/wrists with light grasping
- Occasional walking/twisting/bending/reaching above and below shoulder.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

- Working conditions are normal for an office environment, minimal noise with temperature controls.
- Occasional exposure to the manufacturing environment including exposure to seasonal temperature changes, loud noises, and moving machinery.
- Travel between company owned properties may be required.
- Schedule flexibility is required, including occasional weekend, holiday, or adjusted work hours to ensure timely payroll processing and employee support across multiple shifts.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when in the manufacturing facility to include but not limited to, safety glasses, steel toe foot protection, hearing protection, and hard hats.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) or a minimum 3-5 years of experience in payroll administration.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable payroll/HRIS platform is strongly preferred.
- Experience administering employee advantages programs, leave management, or human resources administration is strongly preferred.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, and mobile technology.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation functions, is considered an asset.
- Experience in a Manufacturing environment considered an asset.

EQUIPMENT

- Computer
- General Office Equipment
- Phone

KNOWLEDGE

- HRIS and reporting
- Payroll legislation & regulations
- Alberta Employment Standards and applicable federal employment legislation.
- Benefits administration
- Records management and confidentiality requirements.
- Advanced data entry skills
- General Safety policies & procedures
- Continuous improvement principles

LANGUAGE SKILLS

- Intermediate oral comprehension and expression; Must speak, read, and write in English fluently.
- Literacy equivalent to OECD Level 3 or higher.

MATHMATICAL SKILLS

- Numeracy skills level 3, or higher
- Complex problem solving

OTHER SKILL REQUIREMENTS

- High degree of confidentiality
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills
- Honesty & integrity
- Self-directed
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong customer service mindset with a commitment to providing timely and professional employee support.
- Promote and maintain a safe work environment by complying with all health and safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, while actively identifying, reporting, and addressing hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.

NOTE: Tradesman Manufacturing reserves the right to revise or change job duties or responsibilities as the need arises. This does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Pay: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Language:
- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Payroll & People Services Specialist (Lethbridge)
🏢 Tradesman Manufacturing
📍 Lethbridge