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One of our clients, a major oil and gas company has tasked us with finding a Payroll Administrator to join their Pay, Policy, and Benefits team. This is a 3-month contract with the possibility of extension, working Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) in a hybrid model, two days per week in the Calgary office and the remainder from home.About the RoleThe Payroll Administrator will primarily focus on year-end payroll activities, complemented by other cyclical payroll tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all payroll processes. You will play a key role in supporting payroll operations and collaborating closely with HR and business partners.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport all year-end payroll actions and deliverables, including reconciling payroll records, validating employee information, and reviewing benefit and pension deductions as well as T4s.Assist with payroll-related actions such as new hires, transfers, and salary changes.Ensure payroll compliance and accuracy within required deadlines, including reviewing and completing pay-related adjustments, processing Records of Employment, and preparing requested reporting.Investigate and respond to payroll-related queries from employees.Demonstrate flexibility to support other pay, policy, and benefits areas as needed.Candidate AttributesMinimum 10 years of work experience in payroll administration.Experience managing payroll for 300+ employees, including an hourly shift workforce.Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance.Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data validation, VLOOKUP).Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.High attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.Team-oriented mindset, able to work closely with HR and business partners.Experience with third-party benefits and pension providers.Knowledge of UKG HR systems (asset).Payroll certifications (PCP or CPM) and National Payroll Institute membership (assets).Knowledge of employment standards in British Columbia and Alberta (asset).Ability to handle payroll queries and provide accurate resolutions.Flexibility to support other pay, policy, and benefits areas as needed.If you are interested, apply!