Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk
Full-time, Permanent
Nisku, Alberta

Work with people who treat you like friends.

Imagine an office where everyone is watching out for you because they know you're watching out for them. Our company sees construction as a team sport, so we care about each other as a team. That level of caring filters through investments in local community groups and charities because we also care about the communities we work in.

Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth, equipping you with the tools and support needed to create impactful solutions that shape a better future for others. 

About us:
Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in energy, infrastructure and power construction based in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies. 

The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. It is headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA. 

The Payroll Clerk is responsible for accurately processing and managing payroll activities for the organization. The position ensures compliance with payroll regulations and policies, maintains payroll records, and provides support to employees regarding payroll-related injuries.  This role is based in Nisku, with occasional travel to site when required for larger projects.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and promoting a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and following all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identifying and communicating workplace hazards and correcting or seeking assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Gathering and confirming employee hours and leave data.
• Working as part of the Payroll Team and assisting with processes for time data entry and reviewing for accuracy and compliance.
• Record keeping and maintaining accurate and confidential records, including onboarding documentation, compensation changes, and termination paperwork as required.
• Supporting Payroll activities in accordance with governing bodies and provincial standards and legislation.
• Accurately maintaining payroll files and our comprehensive electronic filing systems.
• Preparing payroll reports as required.
• Upholding company culture and core values by adhering to Michels Canada's Standards and Policies and working with others to promote and preserve our values while conducting your duties to contribute to a positive and professional work environment.
• Performing additional duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

• Certification in payroll administration or currently pursuing (e.g., NPI's Payroll Compliance Practitioner, PCP).
• 2-4 years of related payroll experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in the Construction, Pipeline, and Infrastructure industry, as well as in a unionized environment, considered an asset.
• Basic understanding of union collective agreements.
• Intermediate to advanced skills of Payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to mobilize to site when larger jobs are awarded.

Benefits:
We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website at 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. For other opportunities at Michels Canada, join us at 

It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to: 

No recruitment agencies, please

**Please be aware **
 It has come to Michels Canada attention that job seekers have received false employment offers from individuals or organizations posing as Michels Canada. Please keep in mind these important tips:

• Michels Canada does not require payment from anyone seeking employment at any time during the recruitment and/or selection process.
• All recruitment email correspondence comes from email addresses displaying the correct spelling of our company name: or
• Formal offers of employment are only made once the recruitment and selection process are complete. Personal and banking information is NOT collected until you have been personally onboarded by our HR team.
• We do not extend any formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through text messaging, social media, job posting websites or social chat platforms.

We take this matter seriously and are continuously working with the appropriate authorities. Please remain aware of this matter, report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities, and email any concerns to

Please note: resumes sent to this email will not be considered; please apply directly to our current career opportunities at 

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