Job Description

Posted on: Apr 3, 2025
Posted by: City of Leduc
Summary
Permanent, full-time - 35 hours per week
$69,360.20 $86,704.80 / annum
At the City of Leduc, our mission is People. Building. Community. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Teamwork, Service, Respect, and Leadership guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.
Key Responsibilities
What is the opportunity?
The City of Leduc is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our Employee Services team. Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, this role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll, benefits administration, and compliance with payroll-related legislation. The Payroll Administrator will collaborate closely with the Total Rewards team, Finance, and other departments to support payroll operations and employee satisfaction.
Requirements
What will you do?
Process and verify bi-weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Maintain employee payroll records, including deductions, tax withholdings, and adjustments.
• Manage payroll-related inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and address issues related to pay, deductions, and benefits.
• Prepare and submit payroll taxes and filings in compliance with applicable legislation.
• Collaborate with the Finance department to ensure proper allocation of payroll expenses.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and related inquiries.
• Coordinate with benefits providers to resolve issues and ensure effective service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and best practices.
• Prepare and file required payroll reports, including tax filings and year-end reports (e.g., T4s).
• Stay informed about changes in payroll and benefits legislation and update policies as needed.
• Support audits of payroll and benefits data as required.
• Maintain HRIS (Human Resources Information System) for payroll and benefits data, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll and benefits data to resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement system or process improvements.
• Provide training and support to employees regarding payroll processes and benefits options.

What do you need to succeed?

• Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certification in Payroll (e.g., PCP and/or PLP) is required.
• Benefits Certification (e.g., CEBS) is an asset.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll processing, benefits administration, or a related HR function.
• Experience with payroll software (Workday is an asset) and HRIS systems.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and benefits administration practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUP formulas is an asset.
• Experience in a unionized and/or municipal environment is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in payroll processing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply payroll legislation, policies, and collective agreements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support employees and collaborate with internal teams.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

MyRewards@COL

• Competitive salary
• LAPP pension
• Comprehensive health, dental and wellness benefits, including a generous health and wellness spending account
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements, including a hybrid work environment and participation in an attractive Earned Day Off program (up to 25 EDOs per calendar year)
• Starting at 3 weeks of vacation per year
• Safe office location in a park-like setting
• Free parking
• Annual City of Leduc recreation pass, including access to free drop-in programs

Successful candidate must be willing to provide current Criminal Records Check at own expense.
If this sounds like you, please apply through our website at
Competition closes at 11:59 pm, April 13, 2025. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification level. Due to the high volume of resumes received, we are not able to respond to individual phone calls. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.