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Payroll SpecialistAcera Insurance • Red Deer, AB, CA
Payroll Specialist
Acera Insurance • Red Deer, AB, CA
1 day ago
Job type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Job description
Payroll Specialist
Aug 27, 2026 Location:
Calgary, AB, CA
We put our people first. As an employer of choice, Acera Insurance, offers an outstanding workplace and employee culture that creates valuable opportunities for all employees.
Our people are:
- Encouraged to challenge the status quo and never stop learning in their commitment to excellence.
- Empowered with a sense of accountability and autonomy to take ownership of their work.
- Treated with respect and act with integrity by putting clients, colleagues, and community first.
- Recognized for their achievements and celebrate festivities, big and small, to make work fun.
We also proudly offer most employees the opportunity to become owners. With over 700 employee owners, Acera Insurance is the only Canadian brokerage that is widely owned by its employees. Our employee owners have a vested interest and get to share in Acera Insurance’s success — which they make possible.
Join our award-winning network of over 1,300 professionals across Canada and change the way people feel about insurance.
PAYROLL SPECIALIST
Reporting to the Sr. Payroll Specialist, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for the full-cycle payroll processing for approximately 1,300 employees and for responding to payroll inquiries, interpreting and applying payroll rules and regulations, and implementing best practices in a high-volume, multi-jurisdictional payroll environment.
LOCATION AND STATUS
- Calgary, AB
- Full-time, Permanent
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the entire payroll process for a multi-jurisdictional payroll of approximately 1,300 employees.
- Process payroll accurately and on time using Avanti Payroll and HRIS.
- Ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations regarding payroll taxes, deductions, and reporting.
- Liaise with other departments, employees, and managers to resolve payroll issues and inquiries.
- Assist in the development and implementation of company payroll policies and procedures.
- Maintain current knowledge of payroll legislation, employment standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support year-end activities including T4s, ROEs, PIER reviews, and other payroll reporting requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and enhance operational efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS
- PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) Certification.
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Experience using Avanti is preferred.
- Strong understanding of payroll principles, practices, and regulations (T4s, ROEs, EHT, PIER, etc.).
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
- Confident user of the Microsoft Office Suite of products and familiar with payroll software
Acera Insurance is the largest independent, employee-controlled brokerage in Canada. We are proudly 100% Canadian owned and operated. With over 70 locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and the Yukon, $1.4 billion in gross written premium, and $1.3 billion group retirement savings assets under management, our team provides individuals, families and businesses unbiased insurance and risk management solutions that have a distinct Canadian perspective. Our collaborative work structure combines our people’s strength and expertise to offer greater value, knowledge, and resources to our personal and commercial clients nationwide, including comprehensive group benefits.
Acera Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to all forms of diversity in the workplace. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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