Payroll & Benefits Specialist

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Permanent, Full-Time

Location: 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. 

Reporting 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.

To view a full copy of this Job Description please visit www.foothillscountyab.ca and click on Careers.

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