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 650 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 1,200 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 1200+ employees and for responding to payroll inquiries, interpreting and applying payroll rules and regulations, and implementing best practices.


LOCATION AND STATUS

• Calgary, AB
• Full-time, permanent

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the entire payroll process for a multijurisdictional payroll.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations regarding payroll taxes, deductions, and reporting.
• Liaise with other departments, employees, and managers to resolve payroll issues.
• Assist in the development and implement company payroll policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of all regulations, employment laws and other requirements for the execution of payroll

QUALIFICATIONS

• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) Certification
• 4+ years of experience in a similar role
• Strong understanding of payroll principles, practices, and regulations (T4’s, ROE’s EHT, PIER etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Confident user of the Microsoft Office Suite of products and familiar with payroll software

Acera Insurance is the largest independent, employee-controlled brokerages in Canada. With over 60 locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and the Yukon, and $1.3 billion in gross written premium, 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.