Payroll Specialist managing compliant bi-weekly payroll and pension administration for Alberta Blue Cross. Supporting Workday Payroll, reporting, audits, and process improvements.
Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end processing of bi-weekly payroll, including data entry, validation, calculations, balancing, transmission, and employee-related payments
Prepare payroll reconciliations, statutory filings, working papers, and supporting documentation for regulatory reporting, financial reporting, and audits
Ensure payroll activities comply with applicable legislation, company policies, internal controls, and reporting requirements
Serve as the primary contact for payroll-related inquiries from employees, leaders, and Human Resources
Support Workday Payroll reporting, data validation, testing, upgrades, system enhancements, and new functionality implementation
Administer pension-related payroll activities, including deductions, contributions, earnings, service reporting, adjustments, and remittances
Identify and implement payroll process improvements through automation, workflow enhancements, system optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records
Support cross-training, special projects, and other team priorities as required
Requirements
Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, Payroll Administration, or a related field
Minimum 3 years of progressive payroll experience
Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, employment standards, taxable benefits, and statutory reporting requirements
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation, or progress toward completion, is preferred
Experience with Workday Payroll, including reporting, testing, data validation, and system support, is an asset
Knowledge of pension administration, including the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP), is considered an asset
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Ability to build effective working relationships across the organization
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee and organizational information
Satisfactory criminal record check required as a condition of employment following a conditional offer
Benefits
Healthy work-life balance
Opportunities for career growth
Innovative, high-energy, team-focused work environment
Inclusive workplace that values diversity and unique perspectives
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