Contract Payroll Analyst

IFG - International Financial Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG - International Financial Group in Calgary is seeking an experienced Contract Payroll Analyst (Time) to support Canadian payroll operations, time administration, scheduling, and ERP-driven data accuracy. The role focuses on SAP Time, audits, and process improvements in a dynamic corporate environment.

Candidates should have 4+ years with integrated payroll systems, advanced Excel, and strong analytical skills, with a commitment to confidentiality and timely responses to payroll inquiries.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience working with integrated financial and payroll systems.
• Strong experience with large ERP payroll systems.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and data management capabilities.
• Experience supporting payroll operations, time administration, scheduling, and payroll audits.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to respond to payroll-related inquiries.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and sensitive payroll information.

Responsibilities

• Review, coordinate, and manage SAP Time and Schedule queries, including updates, audits, testing, and validation.
• Configure and maintain employee time and scheduling records.
• Analyze and resolve payroll and time-related issues to ensure accurate data administration.
• Monitor and report on employee leave balances.
• Perform pay period audits and payroll data reviews.
• Research and respond to internal and external payroll inquiries in a timely manner.
• Participate in payroll, time, and scheduling projects, including system enhancements, upgrades, audits, and process improvements.
• Provide backup support to other payroll and time team members during absences.
• Assist with year-end payroll administration and related activities.

Skills

ERP payroll systems

Advanced Excel

Payroll audits

Time administration

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Independent work

Education

Professional payroll certification

Tools

SAP Time

ERP payroll platforms

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Contract Payroll Analyst (Time) to support Canadian payroll operations, time administration, and scheduling processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll systems, experience with large ERP payroll platforms, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage payroll audits, time and scheduling activities, and process improvements.

Contract: 12 months

Key Responsibilities

• Review, coordinate, and manage SAP Time and Schedule queries, including updates, audits, testing, and validation.
• Configure and maintain employee time and scheduling records.
• Analyze and resolve payroll and time-related issues to ensure accurate data administration.
• Monitor and report on employee leave balances.
• Perform pay period audits and payroll data reviews.
• Research and respond to internal and external payroll inquiries in a timely manner.
• Participate in payroll, time, and scheduling projects, including system enhancements, upgrades, audits, and process improvements.
• Provide backup support to other payroll and time team members during absences.
• Assist with year-end payroll administration and related activities.

Must-Have Skills

• 4+ years of progressive experience working with integrated financial and payroll systems.
• Strong experience with large ERP payroll systems.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and data management capabilities.
• Experience supporting payroll operations, time administration, scheduling, and payroll audits.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to respond to payroll-related inquiries.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and sensitive payroll information.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with SAP Time administration and configuration.
• Professional payroll certification or designation.
• Experience supporting payroll system upgrades, enhancements, audits, and year-end activities.
• Experience working with time and scheduling processes in a large corporate environment.