Payroll Administrator

Posted on: Jul 2, 2026

Posted by: City of Leduc

Summary

Payroll Administrator
Permanent, full-time (35 hours/week)
$71,453.20 – $89,307.40 per annum

At the City of Leduc, our mission is People. Building. Community. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Teamwork, Service, Respect and Leadership guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture. If you would like to work as part of a progressive organization and enjoy a fast-paced environment, then this may be the opportunity for you.

Come work with us!
We believe that behind every great service we provide is a dedicated team of people, and ensuring they are supported with accurate, reliable, and timely payroll is foundational to our success. Our Employee Services department operates as a strategic, partner-focused team that anticipates the needs of our growing municipality.

We are currently seeking a permanent, full-time Payroll Administrator to join our Total Rewards team. This is a crucial role for a detail-oriented professional who loves working with numbers, solving problems, and helping people. If you are looking to build a stable, meaningful career within a high-trust environment where your expertise makes a daily difference to our workforce, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

What is the Opportunity?
Reporting directly to the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day verification and accurate processing of employee payroll, benefits, and pension contributions. This position doesn’t just work behind the scenes; you are a vital point of contact for staff across the entire organization, helping to clarify deductions, coordinate enrollments, and resolve complex pay inquiries with care and empathy.

Working closely with internal partners in Finance and Employee Services, you will ensure our system data—specifically within Workday—remains pristine. From managing regular bi-weekly cycles to supporting vital year-end reporting and tax compliance, you will balance technical precision with a collaborative, human-centric approach to service delivery.

What will you do?
In this dynamic and high-impact role, you will support the full cycle of our payroll services with a focus on accuracy, compliance and exceptional employee service. You will:

Process and verify bi-weekly payroll for all City employees, ensuring accurate payments, statutory deductions, and payroll adjustments are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable requirements.
Prepare and submit annual payroll reporting requirements, including tax filings and year-end compliance activities, such as T4s, T4As and WCB annual returns.
Act as a knowledgeable and responsive resource for employees, providing clear guidance and support on payroll-related inquiries, concerns, and requests.
Collaborate with external partners, union representatives, and regulatory agencies, including the CRA, to support effective service delivery and maintain regulatory alignment.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee data within the HRIS system (Workday), completing regular audits to support data integrity, consistency, and compliance with plan requirements.
Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline payroll workflows, strengthen process documentation, update policies, and enhance system tools.
Provide backup support for broader Total Rewards functions, including benefits, pension administration, reporting, audits, and employee training initiatives, as needed.

Requirements

Who you are?
You are an analytical, organized, and approachable professional who understands that accuracy builds organizational trust. You thrive on precise details and bring:

A Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
A professional certification in payroll (PCP and/or PLP) from the National Payroll Institute.
A minimum of three (3) years of direct experience in full-cycle payroll processing, benefits administration, or dedicated payroll accounting within a corporate environment.
Strong working knowledge of provincial payroll regulations, tax laws, Alberta Employment Standards, and general benefits administration practices.
Proficiency with HRIS platforms and software, with direct experience navigating Workday is considered a significant asset.
Strong intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, with experience utilizing pivot tables and formulas like VLOOKUP to analyze data and resolve discrepancies.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, giving you the ability to explain complex deductions or pay frameworks clearly.
A high degree of independent judgment, problem-solving capabilities, and a strict commitment to maintaining total confidentiality regarding sensitive employee compensation data.

An established background working within a unionized or municipal environment, would be considered a significant asset.

What we Offer?
Joining our Employee Services team means stepping into a supportive, high-trust environment where your contributions are highly visible. In this role, we offer:

Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits from day one to support the well-being of you and your family.
Participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP), ensuring secure, long-term retirement benefits.
A workplace culture that genuinely values work-life balance through flexible thinking, sustainable workloads, and respectful teamwork.
Clear pathways for professional growth, training opportunities, and regular mentorship from senior leadership.
Support for your health and wellness through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and a free annual pass to City of Leduc recreation facilities.

Important Notes!

The successful candidate must provide a current Criminal Record Check at their own expense.
Please include a brief cover letter highlighting your experience in full cycle payroll processing.

Ready to Join Us?
If you are a payroll professional looking to bring your skills to a team that values your growth and stability, we’d love to see your application. Apply today at www.leduc.ca/careers and help us keep Leduc’s workforce running at its best.

Competition closes at 11:59 pm (MT) on July 17, 2026. Due to the high volume of resumes received, we are not able to respond to individual phone calls. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type

Full Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$71,453.20 – $89,307.40 per annum

Closing Date

July 17, 2026

Posting ID: 39080

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