Case Study: Alberta Utilities Commission achieves seamless managed payroll transition and $10,000 first-year savings with Dayforce

A Seamless Switch to Ceridian’s Managed Payroll Services

The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), a 130‑employee independent regulator of Alberta’s gas, electric and water utilities, faced a vacancy and ongoing turnover in its Payroll Administrator role while needing to upgrade its payroll platform. Rather than recruit and train new staff, the AUC evaluated the costs and operational risks of hiring versus shifting to a fully managed payroll service.

The AUC moved to Ceridian’s Managed Payroll Services, achieving a seamless, on‑time implementation and an estimated $10,000 in first‑year savings versus hiring. The change eliminated payroll disruption from turnover, freed HR to focus on strategic priorities, streamlined year‑end processes, and delivered reliable service and online pay statements used by more than 75% of employees.

Alberta Utilities Commission