Payroll Manager

Red Deer Resort & Casino is seeking an experienced  Payroll Manager to join our team. This role is is responsible 

for overseeing and administering full-cycle payroll operations to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll legislation, CRA regulations, and internal company policies at Red Deer Resort & Casino. This role operates in a deadline-driven environment and requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple payroll activities efficiently while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process and oversee full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple pay cycles.
• Review, validate, and maintain time and attendance records to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Manage payroll changes including new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, promotions, and deductions.
• Prepare and submit Records of Employment (ROEs) in compliance with Service Canada requirements.
• Ensure payroll processing complies with CRA regulations, payroll legislation, and internal policies.
• Coordinate and complete year-end payroll activities, including preparation and reconciliation of T4 slips.
• Process payroll using Dayforce and support payroll-related accounting functions within Sage.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, ensuring timely correction of any errors.
• Maintain accurate payroll records while ensuring confidentiality of employee payroll information.
• Provide support and guidance to employees and management regarding payroll inquiries, deductions, and benefits.
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliation, and internal or external payroll audits as required.
• Participate in payroll system implementations, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Corporate Controller.

Education, Qualification and Requirements

• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation required.
• Minimum 5 years of full-cycle payroll experience.
• Experience processing payroll for both hourly and salaried employees.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and CRA regulations.
• Experience with Dayforce payroll system is considered an asset.
• Experience with Sage accounting software is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Experience in hospitality, gaming, or multi-shift environments is considered an asset.
• Must be fluent in English, both written and oral.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced and deadline-driven payroll environment
• Office-based position requiring extended use of computers and payroll systems
• High level of accuracy and confidentiality required
• Frequent coordination with HR, Finance, and department managers

Hours of Work:

The hours of work for this position are typically Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours or hours outside of these timelines may be required due to operational requirement. Any additional hours or overtime must be approved by the Hotel Operations Manager prior  to being worked.

Please note that this job description indicates the minimum level of qualities, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. The duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The employee may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.