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PEOPLE MATTER. START YOUR PAYROLL CAREER WITH BOTH.\nThe Opportunity\n\nAre you eager to build a career in payroll and HR systems while learning from an experienced team? AMA is looking for a Junior Payroll/HRIS Coordinator to join our Human Resources team in a hybrid role where you'll gain hands-on experience supporting payroll processes, maintaining employee data, and helping ensure payroll is completed accurately and on schedule. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and excited to learn, whether you're a recent graduate or early in your payroll career. If you enjoy working with systems, solving problems, supporting employees, and building a strong foundation in payroll and HRIS, we'd love to hear from you.\nWhether you're a recent graduate, working toward your PCP designation, or looking to take your first step into payroll, we'll provide the training, support, and exposure needed to help you build a successful payroll career.\n** This is a 12-month fixed-term position **\nA Place to Belong\nAMA is more than a workplace; it’s a family. Together, we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members-everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive, registries, travel, insurance and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless!\nBuilding on a century of proud service in Alberta communities, we’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team, you’ll enjoy:\nCompetitive wage.\nEmployee-exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships, and more.\nOngoing professional development.\nVacation earnings paid out with each pay period.\nFor us, curiosity fuels innovation. We value people who are eager to explore new ideas and who are comfortable putting emerging technologies into practice. We see experience with AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar platforms as a real plus - especially when it’s used to work smarter, increase efficiency, and find better ways to get things done.\nWho You Are\nYou handle confidential employee and payroll information with professionalism, discretion, and care.\nYou have a strong eye for detail and take pride in producing accurate work while learning payroll processes and procedures.\nYou are highly organized and able to manage competing priorities while meeting important payroll deadlines.\nYou are a collaborative team player who enjoys supporting colleagues and building positive working relationships across the organization.\nYou are a clear and approachable communicator who is comfortable assisting employees and escalating questions when needed.\nYou are curious, resourceful, and willing to ask questions to better understand processes, systems, and payroll requirements.\nYou are comfortable working with technology and eager to learn payroll, HRIS, and other business systems.\nYou enjoy problem-solving and are committed to finding accurate solutions while maintaining a strong attention to detail.\nYou are adaptable and open to learning new processes, tools, and ways of working in a supportive team environment.\nHow You’ll Make an Impact\nSupport day-to-day payroll administration duties, including processing biweekly payroll in a timely and accurate manner using Workday Payroll.\nReceive hands-on training and mentorship from an experienced payroll team, including exposure to:Full payroll processing cycle (pre-processing reports, payroll audits, and period-end activities)\nRecords of Employment (ROEs) and employee payroll documentation\nPayroll adjustments, absence corrections, and data validation\nYear-end payroll processes and reporting\nPayroll legislation and compliance requirements\n\nAssist with payroll calculations and data validation, including earnings, overtime, bonuses, allowances, and statutory deductions under the guidance of the payroll team.\nValidate payroll results through audits, reconciliations, and exception reporting.\nSupport payroll audits and reconciliations to help ensure accurate tax withholdings, deductions, and payroll processing.\nLearn and apply payroll policies, procedures, and legislative requirements while supporting a compliant payroll process.\nAssist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and year-end activities, including support for T4/T4A preparation.\nStay current with payroll legislation and Workday payroll functionality.\nWhat You Bring to the Table\nRecent completion of a diploma, certificate, or degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, Payroll, or a related field is considered an asset.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for payroll analysis and reporting.\nPrior hands-on payroll administration experience considered an asset.\nWorking towards or completion of Canadian Payroll Association certification (PCP or equivalent) preferred.\nFoundational knowledge of Canadian payroll concepts and employment legislation, or a willingness to learn.\nHigh attention to detail with strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deliver effective service to employees and stakeholders.\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\nBelonging Matters Here\nAMA is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment. 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