Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions division is looking for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our People & Culture team in Calgary, Alberta. As the Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you will be responsible for accurate, timely and compliant administration of payroll and employee benefit programs for our Canadian workforce.

This role manages the day-to-day payroll cycle, statutory deductions and remittances, year-end activities, benefits enrolment and employee inquiries. Working closely with People & Culture, Finance, managers, and benefit vendors, the Specialist ensures that payroll and benefits services are delivered accurately, consistently, and with a strong employee-service focus.

The successful candidate will bring strong Canadian payroll knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to identify and resolve issues before they affect employees or payroll deadlines.

• →Post-secondary education in payroll, accounting, finance or related field
• →8+ years of Canadian payroll and benefits administration experience including administering in multiple provinces including Alberta and Ontario
• →Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, statutory deductions, remittances, Records of employment, and year-end reporting
• →Strong knowledge of payroll accounting principles, including payroll reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger postings, and reporting of payroll transactions in accordance with internal controls
• →Experience with payroll reconciliations and benefit administration
• →Advanced experience with Microsoft suite of tools including Microsoft Excel

• Displays a high level of integrity and the demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner
• Known for completing responsibilities thoroughly, accurately and timely
• Able to handle multiple tasks concurrently and prioritize workload effectively
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities
• Possesses a strong customer service mindset

• Good working knowledge of ADP is considered an asset
• Experience administering payroll in additional provinces such as BC, Quebec and NB
• Payroll certification

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you’re excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply. If you have any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at hrrecruitingteam.ap@hexagon.com and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.