Payroll & HR Manager

We’re partnering with a well-established professional services organization to hire a Payroll & HR Manager. This is a key role within a collaborative, stable team, supporting both payroll and core HR functions in a hands-on capacity.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys owning payroll end-to-end while also being involved in broader HR operations. You’ll step into a well-run environment with strong leadership and have the opportunity to build on existing processes while making them your own over time. This role has 1 direct report.

Fully in office downtown Edmonton.

What You’ll Do

• Manage full-cycle payroll for employees across the organization, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Administer payroll changes including new hires, terminations, salary updates, benefits, and deductions
• Reconcile payroll, prepare reports, and support audits and year-end processes (T4s, ROEs)
• Act as the internal subject matter expert for payroll-related inquiries
• Support day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, employee records, and policy administration
• Coordinate benefits administration, including enrollments, renewals, and employee inquiries
• Maintain accurate HRIS and payroll data integrity
• Partner with leadership to support HR processes as the organization grows
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and HR processes and enhance efficiency

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle payroll, ideally within a small to mid-sized organization
• Exposure to broader HR functions (generalist experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience with ADP or similar payroll systems
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a hands-on environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• PCP designation (or working toward) and/or CPHR (or working toward) is an asset

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.