Payroll Administrator
Calgary, Alberta • Full Time
Posted on Mon, Jun 8, 2026
Who We Are:
Alstar Group of Companies Ltd. has provided quality construction services to the oil and gas industry since 1969. Based in Calgary, with projects across Western Canada, we are leaders in turn-key new construction, maintenance, prefabrication, and modular construction services.
Who You Are:
Do you enjoy a fast-paced atmosphere where each day you will learn something new and different? The Payroll Administrator is directly responsible for performing time-card entry,data entry, and related duties in handling the day-to-day operations of the payroll processing function. In our environment that is continually changing and improving, the Payroll Administrator will strive to provide exceptional service for our business units by being self-motivated, hands-on, and a strong team player. This position is ideal for someone wanting to get into the payroll and finance field.
Here’s what we offer you:
- Competitive compensation
- Total Rewards Program
- Extended health care plan including medical, dental, vision, and mental health services
- Three weeks of vacation annually.
- Group RRSP
- Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
- Paid safety orientations
- Great company culture and environment
- Areas to grow within the organization, opportunities for growth
- Recognition of achievements and contributions
What We're looking for from you - If this describes you, we'd love to meet!
- 1+ year of administrative experience
- A passion for getting into the Payroll field
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and with confidence
- Self directed, able to set priorities and meet deadlines
- High degree of competence, reliability and judgement demonstrated in all aspects of work
- Intermediate to advanced skills with G-Suite an asset
Duties:
- Assists in data entry, revisions and missed time for data to be available for processing of payroll and labor work tickets
- Assists in training employees and contractors on how to use time entry and approval in the portal, acting as a resource, and providing technical assistance when required
- Monitors accuracy and timeliness 100% accurate data throughout the workflow
- Liaise with Human Resources, Payroll, and Project Control departments on employee/contractor records to reflect true data
- Follow up with employees and contractors on a daily basis on time capture, providing assistance when required
- Communicates with managers, supervisors, regarding employee and contractor time capture data
- Daily audit of all time, labor, and equipment
- Manage delegation of approval workflows for time entry and approval
- Assist Payroll in employee set-up, record changes, terminations, monitoring of email
- Assist Accounts Receivable with maintaining timely billing of outbound invoices to customers
- Provide primary backup to the Payroll Lead when on vacation
- Primary duties to include the administration and management of Alstar labour and equipment time entry is accurate and approval deadlines are followed
- Greeting customers coming into the facility
- Receive packages at the front desk
- Order Supplies
- Redirect inquires to the appropriate department
- Other duties as required