Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Position: Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Position Type: Full time Permanent (HYBRID)

Location: Edmonton, AB

Work Schedule: Monday
- Friday

Based out of our Edmonton West location the successful candidate will thrive when required to meet critical deadlines. You are a subject matter expert and have pride in processing employees pay, on time and accurately.

• Competitive Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
• Employer RRSP matching program
• Company-paid extended health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Wellness programs
• Generous vacation entitlement
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment

• Prepare and process full cycle semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salary employees in multiple locations and collective agreements.
• Administration of employee group benefits and Company RRSP plans
• Prepare, review, and reconcile various payroll and benefit related reports for salaried and/or hourly employees, including monthly journal entries.
• Perform general ledger reconciliation and account analysis for various payroll and withholding accounts.
• Perform monthly insurance updating online with company group benefit providers, and internally including calculations for monthly JV's. Maintain insurance files and monitor eligibility and changes as required.
• Function as liaison between Company employees and various insurance and employee benefit providers.
• Other payroll-related tasks as required.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• Previous experience with Ceridian Dayforce HRIS system, current payroll practices and worker compensation programs.
• Above average skills with Microsoft Office Suite ( Excel, Word)
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certifications is an asset.
• Post secondary education in payroll is an asset.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting.
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing.
• Initiative-taker and able to work in a fast-paced, detailed, and process-driven environment.

Velocity Truck Centres Canada provides full-service support, including sales, maintenance, parts, collision repair, and financing. Representing top brands like Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built, Autocar, and Trailers, we are committed to
Speed, Value, and Trust for our customers and employees. With 17 branches across Alberta and British Columbia and over 100 locations worldwide in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Australia, we offer exciting career growth opportunities and are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team.

Velocity Truck Centres Canada is an equal opportunity employer.