Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Job title: Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Company: Rural Municipalities of Alberta

Job description: Posted on: Nov 6, 2024Posted by: Foothills CountySummaryPayroll & Benefits SpecialistPermanent, Full-TimeLocation: 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 ResponsibilitiesReporting 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.

RequirementsTo view a full copy of this Job Description please visit and click on Careers.Qualified candidates are invited to forward their cover letter and resume to:Human ResourcesFoothills CountyBox 5605, 309 Macleod TrailHigh River, Alberta T1V 1M7Email: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.

Expected salary:

Location: High River, AB

Job date: Sat, 16 Nov 2024 03:34:56 GMT

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