Job Description

Posted on: Nov 6, 2024
Posted by: Foothills County
Summary
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Administration Building, High River, AB (on-site)
Foothills County encompasses a diverse rural landscape located in the foothills of southern Alberta with our administrative office in High River, AB. We are currently seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our team. If you are looking for a rewarding career that offers a work life balance, this could be the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for payroll processing and benefit administration. This position will also train to become proficient in the completion of all senior-level payroll tasks such as T4 issuance, reconciliations, technology and process improvements.
Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years payroll and benefits experience.
• Post Secondary education in Business Administration would be an asset.
• Accounting/Finance experience would also be considered an asset.

Skills Required:

• Sound knowledge of the methods, practices and principles of preparing, calculating and processing all aspects of payroll.
• Possess a professional demeanor and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Experience with Avanti, Pearl (formerly WorkTech), Great Plains Dynamics and Microsoft Office software.
• Reliable and detail oriented with work processes demonstrating a high level of accuracy.

Requirements
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Qualified candidates are invited to forward their cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
Foothills County
Box 5605, 309 Macleod Trail
High River, Alberta T1V 1M7
Email:
This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check.