Payroll Administrator

Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join a client of ours in Edmonton, Alberta, within the machinery manufacturing sector. In this role, you will help ensure payroll and benefits processes are handled accurately, confidentially, and in compliance with applicable requirements for employees in North America. This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys precise work, communicates effectively, and is motivated to continue developing their payroll expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update employee payroll and benefits information across payroll platforms with a strong focus on accuracy, privacy, and data integrity.

• Process biweekly payroll activities in a timely manner while helping to ensure compliance with relevant payroll requirements.

• Respond to employee payroll-related questions professionally and resolve discrepancies with care, accuracy, and discretion.

• Support benefits and payroll administration tasks that contribute to smooth day-to-day operations for a growing workforce.

• Work closely with experienced payroll team members to strengthen internal processes and deliver reliable departmental support.

• Review payroll records and supporting documentation to identify errors, verify details, and assist with necessary corrections.

• Use payroll and office software, including Excel and Ceridian Dayforce, to manage records, prepare updates, and support reporting needs.

• 2-3 years of experience in payroll administration, including exposure to full-cycle payroll processing.

• Experience processing biweekly payroll for employee populations ranging from smaller groups to workforces of over 500 employees.

• Working knowledge of payroll practices and applicable legislation; familiarity with unionized payroll is considered an asset.

• Progress toward a payroll designation is preferred.

• Strong data entry accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, along with experience using payroll systems such as Ceridian Dayforce

• Clear communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, team members, and external contact