Payroll Officer
Atlantic Lottery - 5 Jobs
Moncton, NB
Job Details:
Benefits:
Join Our Team as a Payroll Officer at Atlantic Lottery!
As a Payroll Officer at AL, you will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and in full compliance with legislation and internal policies. This junior professional role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow their expertise in a structured, well-supported environment.
You will work within a peer-based payroll model, partnering closely with another Payroll Officer and collaborating with Finance and HR teams. While you'll handle day-to-day payroll processing and reporting, more complex or interpretive matters are supported by and escalated to the Treasury Manager. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build strong technical payroll experience while developing your professional judgment and systems expertise.
Why Join Us?
- Build your payroll career in a junior professional role that provides hands-on experience, peer support, and structured oversight as you grow.
- Stability and security, backed by a public-sector-style employer with a strong reputation across Atlantic Canada.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Payroll Administration & Compliance
- Process regular and irregular payrolls, including earnings, deductions, taxable benefits, and adjustments, in compliance with policies and legislation.
- Validate payroll results, identify discrepancies, and ensure data accuracy before final processing.
- Apply payroll legislation, collective agreements, and internal policies to daily payroll activities
Systems, Reporting & Controls
- Use payroll and financial systems (such as ADP Workforce Now) to enter, review, and maintain payroll data.
- Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and documentation to support financial reporting and statutory filings.
- Support year-end payroll activities, including T4s, Records of Employment, and taxable benefit reporting.
Collaboration & Support
- Respond to routine payroll inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.
- Collaborate with the other Payroll Officer to review work, resolve routine issues, and escalate complex matters when required.
- Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure payroll data aligns with approved staffing and financial records.
Education and Experience:
- Post-secondary education in accounting or a related field (preferred).
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation through the National Payroll Institute (required).
- Approximately three (3) years of progressive payroll experience in a payroll or finance environment.
- Experience processing payroll in a complex organization and using payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now.
- Must be 19 years of age or older to apply.
- Must reside in Atlantic Canada.
Professional Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to apply sound judgment within defined procedures and guidelines.
- Effective communication, collaboration, and customer service skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for routine payroll issues.
- High level of discretion and commitment to confidentiality.
Assets:
- Experience processing full‑cycle payroll, including retroactive adjustments and year‑end activities
- Working knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and statutory deductions; experience with enterprise payroll systems (e.g., ADP)
Work Location & Flexibility
- During Probation: Full-time in-office, based in Moncton, NB.
- After Probation: Choose full‑time in office or hybrid (2-3 days/week onsite)
Compensation
- Salary Band: $52,000 - $78,000
- Expected Hiring Range: $55,000 - $65,000 (based on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity)
AL Benefits
- Extended health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
- Basic life insurance and disability coverage
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Three weeks' vacation annually (pro‑rated), 13 paid statutory holidays, and a vacation purchase program
- Wellness support, including wellness programs, 3 personal care days, and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Two paid volunteer days per year
- Career advancement opportunities
Recruitment Process
We've made meaningful enhancements to our hiring practices in recent years. Our typical recruitment process includes:
- Two in‑person interviews
- An assignment and/or scenario‑based questions
- Behavioral or cognitive assessments
- Verification of relevant certifications (as applicable)
All interviews are conducted in English, our primary working language, unless otherwise specified.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates will undergo reference checks and a mandatory criminal background check. Additional financial, educational, or credential verifications may be required depending on the role.
Internal Candidates
Internal applicants must be in good standing, which includes meeting expectations on their most recent performance review. Performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, attendance, mandatory training, and other performance‑related factors may be considered. A Predictive Index (PI) assessment will also be conducted or shared with hiring managers.
Eligibility to Work in Canada
Candidates must have all required work permits, visas, and authorizations and be eligible to work in Canada at the time an offer is made. It is the candidate's responsibility to secure these requirements.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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