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Job Title


Payroll Administrator


Company : Surerus Murphy Joint Venture]


Location : Calgary, Alberta


Created : 2025-07-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

**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****:** * Process full-cycle payroll (and expenses) for employees and contractors accurately and on time. * Ensure compliance with federal and provincial employment standards, labour and privacy legislation, and organizational policies. * Track, audit, and reconcile timesheets; resolve discrepancies and queries promptly. * Prepare and distribute quarterly and ad-hoc time off reports. * Provide excellent customer service and support to internal stakeholders in person, by phone, and via email. * Respond to and resolve employee pay queries and other ad hoc payroll related activities. * Support payroll operations during peak periods and provide vacation coverage. * Support payroll-related initiatives and continuous improvement. * Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and enhance payroll processes/procedures. * 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* * Diploma, certificate course or equivalent level of education in accounting or finance. * Actively pursuing a payroll designation is considered an asset. *Experience* * 1-3 years of related experience in payroll. *Skills* *and Knowledge* * Working knowledge of government employment standards and payroll legislation in BC and AB. * Advanced MS Excel skills (e.g. macros, pivot tables, nested formulas). * Intermediate skills in MS Outlook and Word; experience in PowerApps is an asset but not required. * Handles confidential, sensitive, and personal information with professionalism and discretion. * Excellent attention to detail with strong verbal and written communication skills. * Excels in organization, time management, critical thinking, and analytical problem-solving. * Proactive, results-oriented, and thrives under pressure and tight deadlines. * Eager to learn, grow, and contribute to the companys 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.*