Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
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Joy Hackel

Stony Plain,AB

Summary

Efficient Payroll Administrator knowledgeable about managing payroll for up to 1400 employees each period. Adept at reviewing and correcting records, processing payments and funding accounts. Ready to bring 13 + years of progressive experience to a new permanent role.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Payroll Administrator

Stantec Consulting
Edmonton, AB
08.2012 - 10.2025
  • Developed training materials for new payroll staff, improving onboarding efficiency and knowledge retention.
  • Conducted regular audits of payroll data, identifying errors and recommending corrective actions to management.
  • Ensured timely and accurate payroll processing for a high volume of employees on a bi-weekly basis.
  • Managed complex garnishments, deductions, and tax withholdings for diverse employee types.
  • Reduced errors in payroll administration through meticulous attention to detail and thorough audits.
  • Assisted in the development of new payroll processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Provided excellent customer service to employees by promptly addressing inquiries related to pay, benefits, or taxes.
  • Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.

Payroll Administrator

Design Group Staffing
Edmonton, AB
10.2011 - 07.2012
  • Processed payroll for employees across multiple divisions ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Conducted audits of payroll data to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced payroll efficiency and reduced processing time.
  • Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
  • Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using advanti and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 200 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing employee inquiries about their paychecks promptly and accurately.
  • Submitted reports on payroll activities.
  • Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
  • Reduced errors in payroll calculations with meticulous attention to detail and thorough data verification.

Administrator

Corondo Gas
Gibbons, AB
10.2007 - 10.2011
  • Coordinated scheduling and resource allocation for multiple projects, ensuring timely completion.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
  • Oversaw compliance with safety regulations, conducting regular audits to ensure workplace standards were met.
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of company policies and procedures for easy reference by all employees.
  • Coordinated company events and meetings to foster teamwork and boost employee morale.

Laborer

West Fraser
Edmonton, AB
12.1989 - 10.2007
  • Operated heavy machinery for material handling and transportation.
  • Assisted in maintaining clean and safe work environment following safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and workflow efficiency.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure operational reliability and safety compliance.
  • Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.

QualityWorks Contracting LTD

Quality Works ContractingLTD
Edmonton, AB
04.1996 - 06.2001

Did bookkeeping, payables, receivables, payroll all by hand until we got a computer.

  • Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely payments and accurate financial records.
  • Reconciled bank statements with internal financial data to maintain accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
  • Assisted with payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculation of employee wages and tax deductions based on current regulations.

Education

Bookkeeping

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton
09.2016

PAYROLL

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton
06.2012

Skills

  • Payroll software expertise
  • Timekeeping systems
  • Year-end procedures
  • Employee relations
  • General ledger
  • Benefits administration
  • Tax compliance
  • Multi-provinces payroll
  • Garnishment processing
  • Maintaining employee records
  • New hire processing
  • Bookkeeping skills
  • Resolving discrepancies
  • Payroll processing
  • Expense reimbursements
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Calculating deductions
  • Resolving payroll problems
  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 22 in the development of payroll system upgrade.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Languages

English
Professional Working

Certification

  • Certified Senior payroll administrator, Stantec Consulting - 5 years.

Timeline

Senior Payroll Administrator

Stantec Consulting
08.2012 - 10.2025

Payroll Administrator

Design Group Staffing
10.2011 - 07.2012

Administrator

Corondo Gas
10.2007 - 10.2011

QualityWorks Contracting LTD

Quality Works ContractingLTD
04.1996 - 06.2001

Laborer

West Fraser
12.1989 - 10.2007

Bookkeeping

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

PAYROLL

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Joy Hackel