Payroll Specialist

Edmonton - Canada

Yearly Salary: $ 65000 - 70000

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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: $65000 to $70000 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 will include:

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 limit 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!

Required Experience:

OverviewFountain 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 Manag...

Overview

Fountain Tire is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join the team at our South Edmonton Corporate Office!

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: $65000 to $70000 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 will include:

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 limit 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!

Required Experience:

Key Skills

Data Entry
Paychex
QuickBooks
Accounting
10 Key Calculator
Paylocity
Microsoft Excel
Payroll
ADP
Administrative Experience
Human Resources
Bookkeeping

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Fountain Tire

Fountain Tire offers a wide range of tires for Cars, SUVs, Minivans, Trucks, and Trailers, as well as complete automotive service & repairs for all makes & models.

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