11 Feb 2026

Payroll Specialist

Calgary, AB
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage high-volume weekly payroll in an industrial construction environment
Agilus is recruiting for a Payroll Specialist in the construction sector in Calgary, Alberta.
The successful candidate will bring 5–8 years of payroll experience post-designation, hands-on expertise processing large employee populations

What's in it for you:
  • $85.00 - $95.00 annually
  • Permanent position
  • Work model: full time in-office
  • Great opportunity to work within a supportive team

Responsibilities:
  • Process payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with provincial and federal regulations.
  • Prepare and issue Records of Employment (ROEs) as required.
  • Validate timesheets, imports, and job cost allocations; reconcile hours, premiums, shift differentials, banked overtime, and allowances.
  • Ensure accurate calculation and remittance of statutory deduction
  • Review and post payroll journals; reconcile payroll accounts to GL; support month-end/quarter-end close.
  • Manage high-volume of hiring and terminations activities
  • Ensure compliance with federal/provincial legislation, collective agreements, company policies, and audit requirements.
  • Generate payroll reports (gross-to-net, variance, accruals, headcount, costing) for Finance, HR, and Operations.

Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5 to 8 years of payroll experience post-designation (Canadian payroll).
  • Must have experience running high-volume weekly payrolls in construction field.
  • PCP designation
  • Must have working experience with Viewpoint Vista software and excellent MS Office (Excel) skills
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
  • Detail - oriented, time management and organizational skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

This posting is for future talent planning and does not reflect a current vacancy.

Interested?
Please apply directly online

Agilus would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.
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