Senior Payroll
1 week ago
Senior Payroll Specialist – Keyano College (North Eastern Alberta)
Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Recruitment Partner: Aeolus Staffing Solutions
About the Opportunity
Aeolus Staffing Solutions is proud to partner with Keyano College on the search for a dedicated and experienced Senior Payroll Specialist.
This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a collaborative, community-focused environment and is confident managing complex payroll operations, including unionized groups. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and serving as a knowledgeable resource within the People & Culture team.
Please note: This position is on-site. Candidates must be open to relocating to North Eastern Alberta (Fort McMurray region).
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Administration
- Lead end-to-end semi-monthly payroll for unionized and non-union employee groups
- Review and validate time entries, pay changes, and deductions
- Prepare EFT deposits, ROEs, and statutory remittances (CRA, WCB)
- Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure system integrity
- Support year-end activities including T4/T4A reconciliation and reporting
Union Payroll & Compliance
- Interpret and apply collective agreement provisions
- Collaborate with HR and Labour Relations on leave, pay, and entitlement matters
- Monitor regulatory changes and updates impacting payroll
- Prepare detailed payroll and audit reports for Finance and leadership
Benefits & Pension Administration
- Administer employee benefits, vacation, sick time, and leaves
- Coordinate enrollment, terminations, and adjustments with benefit and pension providers
- Reconcile benefit and pension deductions monthly
- Support year-end pension reporting and audits
- Provide guidance to employees on pension matters
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Mentor and support the Payroll Administrator; act as backup
- Partner with HR, Finance, and operational leaders
- Identify opportunities to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy
- Maintain high confidentiality and a customer-focused approach
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including unionized environments
- PCP designation required; PLP (or in progress) an asset
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, or HR
- Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and CRA remittances
- Experience with payroll systems (Avanti experience is a strong asset)
- Advanced Excel skills and comfort with reconciliation reporting
- Public sector or multi-site payroll experience is considered an asset
Key Competencies
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
- Collaborative team player with excellent communication
- Sound judgment and confidentiality
- Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Continuous improvement mindset
Why Join Keyano College?
- You’ll be joining a values-driven post-secondary institution with a strong culture of collaboration, respect, and community impact. This is a meaningful opportunity to bring your payroll expertise to an organization that plays a significant role in supporting students, staff, and the wider Fort McMurray region.
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