Fair Entry jobs in Calgary, AB

Confidential Opportunity :Payroll Professional with Room to Grow

A fast-growing company is quietly searching for a Payroll professional to join a small, tight-knit team and help drive its global expansion. Because this search is confidential, we can't name the company here, but we're happy to share more once we connect. With fewer than 200 employees, this is an environment where you'll make a real impact. We're looking for someone proactive and detail-oriented who isn't afraid to step beyond traditional payroll into HR and other areas as needed. The pace is fast, no two days look the same, and there's always plenty to keep you busy. The culture is casual and collaborative, with great people who know how to work hard and still have a good laugh. The company is in the middle of evolving from a startup mindset into an internationally successful business, and you'd have a hands-on role in that journey. If this sounds like the right fit, keep reading and send us your resume at yyccareers.confidential@gmail.com

Summary & Objective

Reporting to the HR Manager, the Payroll & HR Generalist has complete ownership of payroll for the organization, covering all Canadian and U.S. operations. You will be the single point of accountability for the accuracy, timeliness and compliance of every pay cycle, while also supporting core people operations across hiring, onboarding, employee support and compliance.

Responsibilities

Payroll Ownership

• Own the end-to-end payroll function for Canadian and U.S. hourly and salaried staff, from data capture and calculation through to payment, reconciliation and year-end reporting.
• Prepare and submit all statutory deductions, remittances and filings, including CRA payroll account remittances, Records of Employment, T4 and T4A slips, and applicable U.S. federal and state payroll filings and year-end forms.
• Run regular, off-cycle and corrective pay runs, and prepare payroll journal entries and reconciliations in coordination with Finance.
• Produce recurring and ad hoc payroll reporting for leadership, including labour cost summaries, headcount and variance analysis.
• Perform scheduled payroll audits, investigate and resolve variances, and put controls in place to prevent recurrence.
• Document payroll procedures, identify automation and process improvement opportunities, and keep the payroll calendar and cutoff schedules current.
• Administer group benefits and employee savings and retirement programs, including enrolments, changes, terminations, carrier reconciliations and billing.
• Manage Workers' Compensation Board accounts, premium remittances and reporting, and support injury and claims administration.
• Maintain the accuracy and security of payroll and HRIS records, and serve as the first point of contact for pay, deduction and benefit inquiries.

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

• Support the hiring process by drafting and posting job ads, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and coordinating reference, background and employment verification checks.
• Deliver a smooth start for new hires by issuing offer and onboarding packages, confirming start dates and arranging required training.

Employee Support and Lifecycle Administration

• Act as a knowledgeable resource for employees and managers on pay, benefits, policy and workplace questions.
• Process employment changes, compensation adjustments and terminations, including all related payroll and benefits impacts.
• Coordinate leaves of absence and return-to-work plans, and manage work permit, LMIA and immigration documentation.

Compliance and Risk

• Monitor federal, provincial, state and municipal employment, payroll and tax legislation, and apply changes to keep the company compliant.
• Assist the HR leader in drafting, updating and rolling out HR and payroll policies that reduce legal exposure and support fair treatment.

Strategic and Special Projects

• Partner with HR leadership on initiatives that advance the organization's people strategy, such as performance management, total rewards, organizational design and succession planning.
• Take on other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education:

• Post Secondary Education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• PCP and/or CPHR designations an asset

Experience:

• Minimum 3 Years of Payroll and Human Resources experience
• Experience with UKG, Rippling, and other HRIS software required
• USA Payroll Experience is an asset

Work Environment

· Full Time, Permanent

· 40 hours per week

· Monday to Friday

· 8AM-4:30PM

· On Site, Calgary

· Casual Dress

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• What Payroll Systems are you proficient in?

Licence/Certification:

• Canadian Payroll Designation (preferred)

Location:

• Calgary, AB (preferred)

Work Location: In person