Payroll Specialist

At Kepler Academy you have an opportunity to be a part of Edmonton and area's largest childcare provider. An organization that puts people first, supports growth, offers health & wellness initiatives, strives for a positive workplace culture, and a competitive full compensation package. Which includes:

• Paid sick and wellness days
• Paid vacation days and additional stat holidays
• Group Benefit plan including health, dental, and life insurance
• Company matched RRSP plan
• Employee perks and discounts with local partnerships
• Paid education and internal growth opportunities
• Employee discounted childcare at Kepler Academy up to 40%

Reporting to our Director of Human Resources, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll and administering group benefits for all employees in a timely and accurate manner

Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees in a timely and accurate manner
• Analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies and resolve issues
• Maintain employee records within Payworks
• Perform data entry tasks related to payroll adjustments, deductions, and benefits
• Process terminations and issue records of employment
• Collaborate with the HR department to ensure accurate employee classifications and compliance with labor laws
• Process benefit enrollments, changes and terminations
• Claim Wage Enhancement Grants from the Government of Alberta
• Generate payroll reports for management review and audits
• Train employees and managers on how to use Payworks
• Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries and provide support as needed
• Preparing and processing T4, taxable benefits, garnishee, WCB and other year-end payroll tasks
• Stay updated on changes in payroll regulations and best practices

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

•  A PCP designation will be considered an asset
• 2+ years of payroll experience required
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as Payworks
• Strong analytical skills to assess data accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Excellent data entry skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Knowledge of human resources practices related to payroll processing
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks effectively
• Strong communication skills for interaction with employees and management

Kepler Academy welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, which is reflected in our largely diverse community of Kepler Academy employees. Kepler Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

Join our extraordinary team today and be part of a Top Choice Childcare organization!

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