Job Description

Identifying Information

Job Title: Payroll & HRIS Implementation Specialist (ADP)



Program Area: Finance and Payroll



Reports to: Director of Finance



Hours of Work: 8:00 am - 16:30 pm ( Monday - Friday)

Organization Summary

CMHA-Edmonton is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that all people experience good mental health and well-being. We increased awareness and understanding of mental health, mental illness, recovery, and suicide prevention through education. We support the resilience and recovery of people in distress including those affected by mental illness or suicide by providing crisis intervention; safe, long-term and affordable housing; peer support; suicide grief and family support; information and referral support; and providing opportunities to improve your wellness.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll & HRIS Implementation Specialist with proven experience in ADP system implementation to join our team on a project-focused basis. This role will be instrumental in supporting the rollout, configuration, and optimization of our payroll and HR processes using ADP. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, ensuring accurate system setup, smooth integration with HR and Finance operations, and effective training for end users.



This position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong payroll knowledge, HRIS expertise, and the ability to manage both the technical and people sides of system implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support the configuration and setup of the ADP system, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT teams to integrate payroll and HRIS processes seamlessly into business operations. Conduct system testing, data validation, and parallel runs to ensure system accuracy and reliability. Develop and deliver end-user training sessions and documentation, ensuring employees and managers are comfortable using the new system. Perform system audits and troubleshoot issues during and after implementation, escalating to ADP support when required. Ensure payroll processes comply with employment standards, tax regulations, and internal policies. Provide ongoing payroll processing support and system optimization post-implementation, identifying opportunities for efficiency and automation. Act as the primary point of contact with ADP consultants, ensuring project milestones and deliverables are met. Maintain strong data integrity, security, and confidentiality across HRIS and payroll systems.

Qualifications:

Proven experience leading or supporting ADP system implementation (ADP Workforce Now or similar platform). Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance requirements. Experience with HRIS/payroll system configuration, reporting, and integrations. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. Strong communication and training abilities with the capacity to explain technical processes to non-technical users. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and manage competing priorities. Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (an asset). Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation (preferred). Experience with additional HRIS systems or large-scale payroll projects (an asset).

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to lead a high-impact system implementation project.



Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to shape efficient HR and payroll processes.