Payroll Specialist

Overview Fountain Tire is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join the team at our South Edmonton Corporate Office. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for executing bi-weekly Store, Mining, Retread, and Supply payroll administration including senior level payroll support to Store Operations, Managers and Associates; monthly and year-end reconciliation; reporting and HRIS system administration. This is a temporary position for maternity leave coverage with an expected duration of March 2026 until May 2027. What do we offer? Competitive compensation $65,000 to $70,000 per year Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family Recognition and incentives for your contribution to the organization Policies and programs that support a balanced lifestyle and an easy commute to our office located close to the Calgary Trail and Southside Anthony Henday Discounts for you and your family on tires, parts, and services at all Fountain Tire locations Duties and responsibilities Processing bi-weekly Store and Mining payroll in an accurate and timely manner and according to company policy and procedures; this includes completing the necessary process controls (i.e. checks and balances) to ensure completeness and accuracy of payroll transactions and all year-end reporting. Respond to a variety of queries from Operations Team, Store managers, Associates and government agencies; directly escalating issues to the appropriate members of the Finance, Safety, or Human Resource team. Facilitate payroll functions in relation to new hires, terminations, transfers, leaves, job changes and rate changes. Prepare biweekly journal entries and upload to the ERP system. Audit bi-weekly payroll transactions to ensure accuracy is maintained and required tasks are completed. Complete monthly account reconciliations, including, but not limited to, payroll clearing and vacation variances. Calculate and remit Workers Compensation and other Employer taxes (EHT) premiums to the applicable provincial agencies, including account registration and maintenance. Review and complete all year-end tasks (T4 review and balancing, CPP/EI reconciliation; WCB and EHT year-end filing, T4 filing, and T4 distribution). Participate in the investigation and resolution of complex, non-routine problems. Ensure integrity and security of associate data; ensure associate files meet CRA, privacy & internal audit standards, and that corporate filing is kept current. Provide back up in regards to Garnishment Orders and payment to third party agencies and stakeholders. Participate in the documentation and creation of current and best practices in relation to payroll administration and research current legislation to ensure compliance is maintained. Review of current processes and provide support to management in developing process and system efficiencies. Work with the Finance department to facilitate resolution to payroll related transaction variances. Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned. To succeed in this role, we are seeking a candidate with the following knowledge, skills and experience Diploma in Business Administration and a minimum of 3-5 years of payroll experience in a multi-provincial environment; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Completion of the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification is required. Experience with UKG would be considered a definite asset. Proficient in processing payroll and year-end procedures using payroll systems, with strong Excel proficiency and formal training in accounting principles. Familiarity with HRIS would be considered an asset. Knowledgeable in cross-provincial legislation and employment standards, demonstrating confidentiality and excellent problem-solving skills. Adept at building relationships to resolve payroll issues with attention to detail. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an application online #J-18808-Ljbffr