Junior PayrollHRIS Coordinator (12-months)

DETAILS MATTER. PEOPLE MATTER. START YOUR PAYROLL CAREER WITH BOTH.

The Opportunity

Are you eager to build a career in payroll and HR systems while learning from an experienced team AMA is looking for a Junior Payroll/HRIS Coordinator to join our Human Resources team in a hybrid role where youll gain hands-on experience supporting payroll processes maintaining employee data and helping ensure payroll is completed accurately and on schedule. Were looking for someone who is detail-oriented organized and excited to learn whether youre a recent graduate or early in your payroll career. If you enjoy working with systems solving problems supporting employees and building a strong foundation in payroll and HRIS wed love to hear from you.

Whether youre a recent graduate working toward your PCP designation or looking to take your first step into payroll well provide the training support and exposure needed to help you build a successful payroll career.

** This is a 12-month fixed-term position **

A Place to Belong
AMA is more than a workplace; its a family. Together we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million memberseverything from roadside safety to retail savings food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive registries travel insurance and more the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless!

Building on a century of proud service in Alberta communities were passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team youll enjoy:

• Competitive wage.
• Employee-exclusive discounts on travel insurance memberships and more.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Vacation earnings paid out with each pay period.

For us curiosity fuels innovation. We value people who are eager to explore new ideas and who are comfortable putting emerging technologies into practice. We see experience with AIpowered tools like ChatGPT Copilot and similar platforms as a real plus - especially when its used to work smarter increase efficiency and find better ways to get things done.

Who You Are

• You handle confidential employee and payroll information with professionalism discretion and care.
• You have a strong eye for detail and take pride in producing accurate work while learning payroll processes and procedures.
• You are highly organized and able to manage competing priorities while meeting important payroll deadlines.
• You are a collaborative team player who enjoys supporting colleagues and building positive working relationships across the organization.
• You are a clear and approachable communicator who is comfortable assisting employees and escalating questions when needed.
• You are curious resourceful and willing to ask questions to better understand processes systems and payroll requirements.
• You are comfortable working with technology and eager to learn payroll HRIS and other business systems.
• You enjoy problem-solving and are committed to finding accurate solutions while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
• You are adaptable and open to learning new processes tools and ways of working in a supportive team environment.

How Youll Make an Impact

• Support day-to-day payroll administration duties including processing biweekly payroll in a timely and accurate manner using Workday Payroll.
• Receive hands-on training and mentorship from an experienced payroll team including exposure to:
  • Full payroll processing cycle (pre-processing reports payroll audits and period-end activities)
  • Records of Employment (ROEs) and employee payroll documentation
  • Payroll adjustments absence corrections and data validation
  • Year-end payroll processes and reporting
  • Payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Assist with payroll calculations and data validation including earnings overtime bonuses allowances and statutory deductions under the guidance of the payroll team.
• Validate payroll results through audits reconciliations and exception reporting.
• Support payroll audits and reconciliations to help ensure accurate tax withholdings deductions and payroll processing.
• Learn and apply payroll policies procedures and legislative requirements while supporting a compliant payroll process.
• Assist with payroll reporting reconciliations and year-end activities including support for T4/T4A preparation.
• Stay current with payroll legislation and Workday payroll functionality.
  

What You Bring to the Table

• Recent completion of a diploma certificate or degree in Business Administration Human Resources Accounting Payroll or a related field is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel for payroll analysis and reporting.
• Prior hands-on payroll administration experience considered an asset.
• Working towards or completion of Canadian Payroll Association certification (PCP or equivalent) preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of Canadian payroll concepts and employment legislation or a willingness to learn.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deliver effective service to employees and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Belonging Matters Here
AMA is committed to providing an inclusive respectful and accessible environment. If you require an accommodation at any time during our recruitment process please contact . Well work with you feel supported throughout your journey with us.

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.