Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Professional to join their team. This role is responsible for administering full-cycle Canadian payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and company policies.

Key Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle Canadian payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including variable compensation components.
Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and within established timelines.
Review payroll data, conduct audits, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payroll-related inquiries.
Maintain employee payroll records and data within the organization's HRIS/payroll platform.
Administer employee earnings, deductions, benefits, and other payroll adjustments.
Prepare and submit payroll-related reporting, reconciliations, and statutory remittances.
Support year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation, Records of Employment (ROEs), and related reconciliations.
Partner with Finance to complete payroll account reconciliations, journal entries, and audit requirements.
Generate recurring and ad hoc payroll reports for management and business stakeholders.
Assist with the administration of disability payments, salary continuance programs, workers' compensation claims, and related payroll transactions.
Ensure payroll practices remain compliant with federal and provincial legislation, tax regulations, and internal policies.
Maintain and update payroll procedures and documentation to support consistency and compliance.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, enhance efficiencies, and contribute to best-practice initiatives.
Handle confidential employee information with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.

The Successful Candidate Will Possess:
Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience processing full-cycle Canadian payroll.
Experience managing year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation, ROEs, reconciliations, and related reporting, is preferred.
Experience with Workday or similar integrated HRIS/payroll systems is strongly preferred.
PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation is considered an asset.
Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, employment standards, statutory deductions, and tax regulations.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, data analysis, reconciliations, and data management.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical payroll deadlines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of an organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.
A proactive, service-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
To apply for this Payroll Professional opportunity, please click the "APPLY" Link located above. For any questions regarding this position, please contact Robert Half Talent Solutions at 403.237.9363. Be sure to reference JO# 05000-0013490720 in all communication. Robert Half would like to thank all applicants for their expressed interest however, only those candidates identified for interview will be contacted.

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