Manager, Payroll & HR Services

Roneta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Roneta in Calgary is seeking a Manager, Payroll and HR Services to lead full-cycle payroll and HR programs across the organization. You will partner with leaders to implement compliant, efficient people and workplace practices while managing office services and IT support.

The role requires 10+ years of payroll/HR experience, ADP Workforce Now proficiency, and strong knowledge of Alberta employment standards. Hybrid workplace options may be considered depending on needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive payroll and HR experience in corporate, energy, or oil & gas environments.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Payroll, Business, Accounting, or related field; PCP/CPHR designation is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle payroll, benefits, compensation, Alberta Employment Standards, CRA requirements, and year-end processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll, including employee changes, benefits, deductions, vacation, leaves, bonuses, year-end processes, ROEs, T4s/T4As, reporting, and reconciliations using ADP Workforce Now.
• Oversee HR programs and processes including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, engagement, retention, and workforce planning.
• Partner with leaders to provide HR guidance, coaching, and support while developing and maintaining effective HR policies and practices.
• Ensure payroll and HR practices comply with Alberta Employment Standards, CRA requirements, and applicable legislation.
• Lead Office Services and oversee daily operations of the Calgary office.
• Oversee employee IT support and coordinate with external IT providers on day-to-day support and initiatives.
• Mentor and support the Office Coordinator with HR administration processes and procedures.
• Travel to Lacombe field office periodically, as required.

Skills

Payroll & HR management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

HR / Payroll related degree

CPR/CPHR designation asset

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Overview

Our client is a private exploration & production company based in Calgary. Currently they are looking for a Manager, Payroll and HR Services. This is a permanent role reporting to the CFO.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Payroll & HR Services will oversee payroll, human resources, office services, and employee IT support. This role combines hands-on payroll and HR expertise with strategic business partnering, supporting leaders and employees while ensuring effective, compliant, and efficient people and workplace practices. Specific duties include:

• Manage full-cycle payroll, including employee changes, benefits, deductions, vacation, leaves, bonuses, year-end processes, ROEs, T4s/T4As, reporting, and reconciliations using ADPWorkforce Now.
• Oversee HR programs and processes including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, engagement, retention, and workforce planning.
• Partner with leaders and build relationships across the organization to provide HR guidance, coaching, and support while developing and maintaining effective HR policies and practices.
• Ensure payroll and HR practices comply with Alberta Employment Standards, CRA requirements, and applicable legislation.
• Lead Office Services and oversee the effective day-to-day operation of the Calgary office.
• Oversee employee IT support and coordinate with external IT providers on day-to-day support, technology initiatives, and employee experience.
• Mentor and support the Office Coordinator with HR administration processes and procedures.
• Participate in industry surveys and networking activities and travel to the Lacombe field office periodically, as required.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive payroll and HR experience, ideally in a corporate, energy, or oil and gas environment.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle payroll, benefits, compensation, HR practices, Alberta Employment Standards, CRA requirements, and year-end processes.
• ADP Workforce Now experience is required.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Payroll, Business, Accounting, or a related field; PCP and/or CPHR designation is an asset.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide effective support to employees, leaders, and external service providers.
• Experience overseeing office services and IT support is an asset.