Payroll Specialist

Fountain Tire is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join the team at our South Edmonton Corporate Office

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for executing bi-weekly Store, Mining, Retread, and Supply payroll administration including senior level payroll support to Store Operations, Managers and Associates; monthly and year-end reconciliation; reporting and HRIS system administration.

This is a temporary position for maternity leave coverage with an expected duration of March 2026 until May 2027

What do we offer?

• Competitive compensation: $65,000 to $70,000 per year
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
• Recognition and incentives for your contribution to the organization
• Policies and programs that support a balanced lifestyle and an easy commute to our office located close to the Calgary Trail and Southside Anthony Henday
• Discounts for you and your family on tires, parts, and services at all Fountain Tire locations

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Processing bi-weekly Store and Mining payroll in an accurate and timely manner and according to company policy and procedures; this includes completing the necessary process controls (i.e. checks and balances) to ensure completeness and accuracy of payroll transactions and all year-end reporting.
• Respond to a variety of queries from Operations Team, Store managers, Associates and government agencies; directly escalating issues to the appropriate members of the Finance, Safety, or Human Resource team.
• Facilitate payroll functions in relation to new hires, terminations, transfers, leaves, job changes and rate changes.
• Prepare biweekly journal entries and upload to the ERP system.
• Audit bi-weekly payroll transactions to ensure accuracy is maintained and required tasks are completed.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations, including, but not limit to, payroll clearing and vacation variances.
• Calculate and remit Workers Compensation and other Employer taxes (EHT) premiums to the applicable provincial agencies, including account registration and maintenance.
• Review and complete all year-end tasks: T4 review and balancing, CPP/EI reconciliation; WCB and EHT year-end filing, T4 filing, and T4 distribution.
• Participate in the investigation and resolution of complex, non-routine problems.
• Ensure integrity and security of associate data; ensure associate files meet CRA, privacy & internal audit standards, and that corporate filing is kept current.
• Provide back up in regards to Garnishment Orders and payment to third party agencies and stakeholders.
• Participate in the documentation and creation of current and best practices in relation to payroll administration and research current legislation to ensure compliance is maintained.
• Review of current processes and provide support to management in developing process and system efficiencies.
• Work with the Finance department to facilitate resolution to payroll related transaction variances.
• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

To succeed in this role, we are seeking a candidate with the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Diploma in Business Administration and a minimum of 3-5 years of payroll experience in a multi-provincial environment; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Completion of the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification is required.
• Experience with UKG would be considered a definite asset.
• Proficient in processing payroll and year-end procedures using payroll systems, with strong Excel proficiency and formal training in accounting principles. Familiarity with HRIS would be considered an asset.
• Knowledgeable in cross-provincial legislation and employment standards, demonstrating confidentiality and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Adept at building relationships to resolve payroll issues with attention to detail.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an application online