Job Description

About Staffing is an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a BBB Accredited Business and a proud member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.
We have partnered with a reputable company to support them in the recruitment process to find their next hire; a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator.
Job ID: 42868
Job Type: Direct Hire
Category: Human Resources
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Are you a confident payroll professional looking for your next opportunity?
Our client is hiring a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to join their welcoming and people-focused team on a full-time, permanent basis.
In this role, you'll take ownership of full-cycle payroll and benefits administration and play a key part in supporting employees through onboarding and offboarding processes. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently and making a meaningful impact across the organization.
The ideal candidate brings solid payroll and benefits experience and is eager to contribute wherever needed. If you're a proactive payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Duties and Responsibilities:
The key job functions are:

• Manage full-cycle payroll and benefits administration as the sole payroll lead, using UKG.
• Support onboarding and offboarding, ensuring accurate payroll and benefits setup and removal.
• Maintain and optimize the UKG system, identifying opportunities for improved reporting and functionality.
• Prepare and analyze reports using advanced Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, conditional formatting, and basic Macros.
• Generate regular payroll reports and support audits through accurate documentation and compliance tracking.
• Collaborate with HR and report directly to the Director of HR, providing payroll expertise and process improvements.

Education:

• Completion of the PCP designation, or active enrollment in the program, is required.
• Post-secondary education in a related field is considered an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration or coordination is required.

Skills:

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent, proactive, and self-motivated approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Base Salary: $55,000 - 60,000 per year

• Salary based on experience.
• Full benefits package included.

Work Hours:

• Monday to Friday.
• 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Remote Work:

• This position is not remote and required to be on-site.

Additional Notes:

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

Equity. Diversity. Inclusion. At About Staffing EDI has always been a business priority and is continually upheld in our business practices. The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies and will contact those potential candidates who are suitable for the position based on the employer's needs.
About Staffing recruiters are Alberta's experts in connecting candidates with human resources jobs. We focus on temporary, direct hire (permanent) and temporary-to-direct hire placements in the corporate, industrial, management and technical fields.
About Staffing's recruitment specialists believe in a human-to-human approach in hiring. We read your resume, conduct person-to-person interviews and make our matches to human resources jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens after I apply?
Our Recruitment Team will be notified once you have submitted your resume. They will review your resume against our current job postings. If you meet the employer's requirements, a recruiter may be in touch to begin the recruitment process.
Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer's needs of the positions we are actively working on. We are constantly posting human resources jobs so check back with us regularly.
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Please reference Job ID: 42868 in your application.
About Staffing is an Alberta-based employment and recruitment agency that offers flexible staffing solutions for all businesses across any industry and position level.

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