Payroll Administrator in Edmonton

Overview

Location: Candidate needs to be located in the GTA (Remote role)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team and manage full-cycle payroll, with a primary focus on union payroll. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role requiring immediate proficiency in Workday, as the organization is handling its first year-end in Workday and there will be no time for training. The ideal candidate is independent, proactive, and able to collaborate effectively with a highly engaged team.

At least 2 years of Workday payroll is a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage payroll from A to Z, ensuring accuracy and compliance for all employees.
• Prioritize union payroll processing, while also handling non-union payroll. Union experience is preferred.
• Prepare and input payroll data in Excel; basic to intermediate Excel skills required.
• Work closely with the payroll team and management, particularly during year-end processing.
• Identify issues, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely payroll delivery.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of payroll experience, with proven experience in unionized environments preferred.
• At least 2 years of Workday payroll; must be ready to manage year-end payroll without training.
• Strong Excel skills (basic to intermediate) for payroll data input and reporting.
• Highly independent, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

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