Surerus Murphy Joint Venture

Payroll Administrator

Calgary, AB

About This Job

ROLE:

We are currently seeking a hands-on, tech-savvy Payroll Administrator to join our payroll team at the downtown Calgary head office, supporting the day-to-day payroll operations of our growing organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Process full-cycle payroll (and expenses) for employees and contractors accurately and on time.

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Ensure compliance with federal and provincial employment standards, labour and privacy legislation, and organizational policies.

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Track, audit, and reconcile timesheets; resolve discrepancies and queries promptly.

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Prepare and distribute quarterly and ad-hoc time off reports.

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Provide excellent customer service and support to internal stakeholders in person, by phone, and via email.

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Respond to and resolve employee pay queries and other ad hoc payroll related activities.

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Support payroll operations during peak periods and provide vacation coverage.

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Support payroll-related initiatives and continuous improvement.

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Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and enhance payroll processes/procedures.

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Assist in the creation and maintenance of training materials and payroll documentation.

Note: In addition to these duties personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the company.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications

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Diploma, certificate course or equivalent level of education in accounting or finance.

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Actively pursuing a payroll designation is considered an asset.

Experience

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1-3 years of related experience in payroll.

Skills and Knowledge

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Working knowledge of government employment standards and payroll legislation in BC and AB.

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Advanced MS Excel skills (e.g. macros, pivot tables, nested formulas).

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Intermediate skills in MS Outlook and Word; experience in PowerApps is an asset but not required.

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Handles confidential, sensitive, and personal information with professionalism and discretion.

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Excellent attention to detail with strong verbal and written communication skills.

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Excels in organization, time management, critical thinking, and analytical problem-solving.

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Proactive, results-oriented, and thrives under pressure and tight deadlines.

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Eager to learn, grow, and contribute to the company’s long-term success.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a permanent position based at our Calgary office with a 5-day work week, 8-hour days.

Competitive benefits package, RRSP matching, and Employee Assistance Program

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Payroll Administrator reports to the Payroll Manager.

We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.