📍 Location: Alberta

🏢 Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

🤝 In Partnership With: Aeolus Staffing Solutions

Aeolus Staffing Solutions is proud to partner with our client in Alberta on a confidential search for a skilled and collaborative Senior Payroll Specialist .

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment and enjoys managing complex payroll operations within a unionized setting. The successful candidate will ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and serve as a trusted resource within the People and Culture team.

If you take pride in precision, collaboration, and integrity — this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within a respected organization.

Please note this is not a remote position - Candidate would require to relocate to North Eastern Alberta

• Lead end-to-end semi-monthly payroll for unionized and non-union employee groups.
• Review and validate time entries, pay changes, and deductions for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare EFT deposits, ROEs, and statutory remittances (CRA, WCB) in a timely manner.
• Maintain meticulous payroll records and ensure data accuracy within the payroll processing system .
• Support year-end activities including T4/T4A reconciliation and submission.

• Interpret and apply collective agreement provisions in payroll and benefits calculations.
• Collaborate with HR and Labour Relations to ensure consistent application of pay and leave entitlements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and collective agreement updates affecting payroll, benefits, and pensions.
• Prepare payroll reports and summaries for Finance, auditors, and leadership.

• Administer employee benefits, vacation accruals, sick time, and other leaves in accordance with organizational policies and agreements.
• Coordinate employee enrollment, adjustments, and terminations with benefit and pension providers.
• Reconcile benefit and pension deductions and billing monthly .
• Lead year-end payroll and pension reporting and audits.
• Advise employees on pension participation, contributions, and related matters.

• Mentor and work closely with the Payroll Administrator to ensure seamless processing and serve as backup when needed.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and department managers to provide payroll insights and solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and reporting.
• Uphold confidentiality and maintain a professional, customer-focused approach with all stakeholders.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive payroll experience , including unionized environments.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation required; Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) or in progress preferred.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, or Human Resources .
• Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation , CRA remittances, and collective agreement interpretation.
• Experience with payroll systems (Avanti experience considered an asset).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and reconciliation reporting.
• Public sector or complex multi-site payroll experience considered an asset.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Sound judgment, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Proven time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset and proactive problem-solving approach.

This is a great opportunity for a seasoned payroll professional to bring their expertise to a collaborative and values-driven team. You’ll be part of a workplace that values integrity, respect, and accountability — while ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, every time.