FAITH JANDURA
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Certified Payroll Compliance Professional with strong experience in payroll processing, accounting, and HR administration. Skilled in managing high-volume payrolls, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate results. Known for attention to detail, problem-solving, and a collaborative approach. Proficient in Dayforce, PeopleSoft, Payworks, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Excel, and more. Committed to ongoing professional growth and staying current with industry best practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Payroll Coordinator
MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB
04.2025 - Current
- Lead the payroll team on a rotational basis in processing bi-weekly payroll for approximately 3,000 employees, including salaried, hourly, and academic instructors.
- Oversee bi-weekly payroll processing and delegate tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion.
- Validate, audit, and process full-cycle payroll, reconciling calculations and data entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with legislation and union agreements.
- Reconcile all payroll general ledger accounts and prepare required bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly journal entries, including fiscal year-end reconciliation.
- Provide guidance, clarity, and interpretation of collective agreements, policies, and regulations to MacEwan employees regarding their pay.
- Administer and report Records of Employment (ROEs).
- Prepare bi-weekly CRA remittances and statutory deduction reports.
- Process off-cycle and special payments, including related reconciliations.
- Reconcile benefits premiums for full-time employees and those on STD, LTD, and EI.
- Calculate and manage retroactive payments, EI top-ups, garnishments, and WCB claims.
Payroll and Benefits/Accounting
Edmonton O-day-min Primary Care Network
Edmonton, AB
03.2022 - 04.2025
- Conduct full-cycle bi-weekly payroll functions using Ceridian Dayforce and PowerPay Software.
- Generate and record payroll journal entries in the general ledger.
- Process onboarding and offboarding of employees in the HRIS system and managed the termination of company benefits for departing employees.
- Reconcile and file annual T4s and prepare payroll and HR reports.
- Address employee inquiries related to pay discrepancies, Dayforce access, and general payroll-related questions, ensuring timely and accurate resolutions.
- Administer and maintain Dayforce payroll system, overseeing user access, permissions, and role-based configurations to ensure data integrity and compliance.
- Collaborate with HR for seamless information flow and compliance.
- Act as the primary contact for employee profile updates and group benefits management.
- Process accruals and maintain records of entitlements and usage of paid leave in payroll system.
- Maintain the HRIS system, ensuring all employee documentation is accurate, complete and up-to-date.
- Oversee onboarding and orientation for new hires, ensuring a smooth integration into the company and thorough understanding of benefits.
Intermediate Accountant
Liberty Tire Recycling
Legal, AB
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for approximately 100 employees using Payworks, ensuring accurate application of premium rates, allowances, and statutory deductions.
- Managed month-end general ledger processes, reconciled payroll-related accounts, and ensured compliance with payroll legislation and employment standards.
- Generated and analyzed payroll reports, performed variance analysis, and provided guidance on payroll and tax-related matters.
Intermediate Finance Technician (Contract Position)
Alberta Conservation Association
Edmonton, AB
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Processed high-volume accounts payables and maintained operational records using Microsoft Dynamics Navision, including company credit card reconciliations.
- Provided payroll backup support, reconciled payments to the general ledger, and prepared year-end T4 and T5 statements.
- Assisted with annual audits by coordinating with external auditors and supplying required documentation.
Accountant/Payroll Administrator
Hattricks Group of Companies
Edmonton, AB
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Processed bi-weekly full-cycle payroll for ~170 employees, ensuring accurate remittance and reporting of all payroll deductions (tax, CPP, EI, WCB, garnishments), and managed benefits administration.
- Reviewed and reconciled monthly financial transactions, including accounts payable/receivable and balance sheet items, resolving discrepancies and aligning with the general ledger.
- Prepared month-end financial reports and company financials to support management decisions and audit requirements.
Payroll Administrator/Accounts Payable
Connelly-McKinley Ltd.
Edmonton, AB
11.2011 - 06.2016
- Managed full-cycle payroll and benefits for 100 employees (part-time, full-time, salaried, and commissioned) using QuickBooks and Telpay, including year-end T4s, pension, WCB reporting, and online remittance of source deductions.
- Conducted payroll and benefits orientation for new employees and provided onboarding support.
- Oversaw daily business operations, handled full-cycle accounts payable for five entities, and provided backup support for accounts receivable.
Education
Payroll Leadership Professional -
The National Payroll Institute
Canada 02.2025 - 08.2025
Human Resources Management Post Baccalaureate Certificate -
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AlbertaPayroll Compliance Professional -
The National Payroll Institute
Canada 09.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Accounting & Finance
Robert Gordon University
Scotland, UKSkills
- Payroll and Benefits Processing
- Payroll Legislation Planning and Implementation
- Group Benefits Administration
- Microsoft Dynamics Nav
- Ceridian Powerpay
- PeopleSoft
- Sage 300
- Payworks
- QuickBooks
- Internal Control Systems
- Onboarding and Offboarding
- Ceridian Dayforce
- Employee onboarding
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Payroll auditing
- Garnishment processing
- Compliance
Websites
Timeline
Payroll Coordinator
MacEwan University
04.2025 - Current
Payroll Leadership Professional -
The National Payroll Institute
02.2025 - 08.2025
Payroll and Benefits/Accounting
Edmonton O-day-min Primary Care Network
03.2022 - 04.2025
Payroll Compliance Professional -
The National Payroll Institute
09.2021 - 12.2022
Intermediate Accountant
Liberty Tire Recycling
03.2020 - 02.2022
Intermediate Finance Technician (Contract Position)
Alberta Conservation Association
01.2018 - 01.2019
Accountant/Payroll Administrator
Hattricks Group of Companies
06.2016 - 12.2017
Payroll Administrator/Accounts Payable
Connelly-McKinley Ltd.
11.2011 - 06.2016
Human Resources Management Post Baccalaureate Certificate -
Red Deer Polytechnic
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Accounting & Finance
Robert Gordon University