Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Position | Location: Payroll and Benefits Administrator, Calgary (Hybrid)

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Payroll and Benefits Administrator who brings a strong sense of care for people, a commitment to accuracy, and a mindset focused on continuous improvement. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources. This role plays an important part in supporting our people and shaping their day-to-day experience at Trace.

You’ll be a trusted resource for employees and leaders, ensuring payroll and benefits processes run smoothly while also identifying ways to improve them.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building their career, is curious and motivated to keep learning, and takes pride in contributing to something bigger than their day-to-day tasks. Your work will directly support our people and help strengthen how we operate as a company.

Responsibilities

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Process biweekly full-cycle payroll (hourly and salaried) for all Trace divisions.
• Administer employee group benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, billing, and terminations.
• Provide clear, timely support to employees and supervisors on payroll and benefits matters.

Employee Support and Experience

• Deliver timesheet and benefits orientations to new employees.
• Support a positive employee experience through a responsive and helpful service-oriented approach.
• Manage disability claims (STD/LTD) and liaise with providers, employees and supervisors.

Compliance and Reporting

• Complete year-end payroll processing activities
• Complete WCB premium reporting and related administration.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and internal practices.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and benefit processes
• Contribute to building more efficient, consistent and scalable ways of working.
• Support documentation and continuous improvement across payroll and benefits.

About You and Your Qualifications

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3 years full-cycle payroll experience.
• Experience with benefits administration and disability claims management.
• Experience processing payroll across multiple provinces, with a strong understanding of CRA requirements and provincial employment standards.
• Experience with WCB reporting.
• Experience with Dayforce (Payroll) and Vantagepoint (Time Entry) is an asset.

Your Approach

• You genuinely care about people and approach your work with empathy and respect.
• You bring strong attention to detail and take pride in getting things right.
• You are organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• You communicate clearly and build trust through responsiveness and follow-through.
• You are curious and motivated to continuously improve how work gets done.
• You are interested in growing your skills and building your career over time.

Why Trace

• We genuinely care about you and put our people first.
• Our total rewards approach recognizes more than just salary, with meaningful benefits, flexibility, and opportunities to grow.
• A culture of positivity, empowerment, empathy, trust, and teamwork.
• You can “choose your own adventure” and grow your career with us.
• Opportunities to contribute, improve processes, and make a real impact.
• A flexible employee ownership program where shareholders help shape the business.

For further information or to apply

Please visit traceassociates.ca/careers to submit your cover letter and resume to position number

CAN-AB-CAL-0300-2

7. We look forward to seeing your personality shine through in your cover letter.

We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.