Payroll Analyst

IFG International Financial Group Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Payroll Analyst for a 6-month onsite contract in Calgary, AB. The ideal candidate will have a strong payroll background and will be responsible for managing time schedules, auditing payroll, and responding to inquiries. Candidates should have 4+ years of experience, proficiency in Excel, and preferably hold a PCP Certification.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' progressive experience with a payroll system.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of SAP Time and Schedule queries.
• Participate in pay period audits and data review.
• Respond to inquiries on time and payroll processes.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

PCP Certification or NPI Payroll Designation

Tools

SAP CATS

Excel

Job description

Our client, a top Oil & Gas client in Canada, is looking to hire a Payroll Analyst for their team with a contract for 6 months. This role is onsite for their Calgary, AB office.

We are currently looking for a Payroll Analyst to join our team. Reporting to the Manager, Payroll, this individual will have a strong payroll background and will perform duties to support all aspects of time and scheduling, as well as ongoing payroll auditing for Canada.

Responsibilities :

• Review, coordinate and manage all aspects of SAP Time and Schedule queries (update, audit, review, test, validate)
• Configure and maintain time and schedules
• Assist with analysis and issue resolution for domestic payroll and time processes to ensure data is administered correctly
• Monitor and report on various leave balances
• Participate in pay period audits and data review
• Commit to research and respond to internal / external inquiries on a timely basis
• Key member in time, schedule, and payroll projects (audits, enhancements, system upgrades, support) to improve quality of payroll services
• Back up and support for other payroll and time team members during absences
• Assist with year-end administration as required

Qualifications :

• 4+ years' progressive experience working with an integrated financial and payroll system
• PCP Certification, enrolled in or completion of NPI payroll designation course preferred
• SAP CATS experience is an asset, but not required
• Advanced Excel skills
• Proactive problem solving and analytical skills essential
• Flexible and able to work well under pressure of deadlines, multiple projects, changing priorities, and last-minute changes
• Detail oriented and excellent time management skills
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• Works well in a collaborative team environment
• Able to work independently within a fast-paced team environment

If you are interested in hearing more about this role, please send your updated resume in MS Word format to [emailprotected] and mention the Payroll Analyst in the subject line.