Payroll Analyst (Canada) — In-Office Contract Role

Adecco (Portugal); Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our Calgary team to process payroll for Canadian employees and expatriates. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency under the guidance of the Payroll Manager, in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires 4–8 years of Canadian payroll experience, experience with multi-provincial payroll, and proficiency in SAP Payroll or SAP SuccessFactors is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of Canadian payroll experience.
• Experience with in-house payroll processing required.
• Experience with multi-provincial and multi-cycle payroll.
• Strong understanding of federal, provincial, and local payroll regulations.
• Experience with an ERP payroll system; SAP Payroll or SAP SuccessFactors is a plus.
• Advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll for Canadian employees and expatriates.
• Maintain accuracy of payroll data and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Update payroll policies and procedures in line with laws and company policies.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to integrate payroll with business processes.
• Audit payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and support year-end activities.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on payroll-related inquiries.
• Support external auditors during payroll audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll/time processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Payroll regulatory knowledge

Education

Payroll certification

Tools

SAP Payroll

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Adecco is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our Calgary team to process payroll for Canadian employees and expatriates. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency under the guidance of the Payroll Manager, in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires 4–8 years of Canadian payroll experience, experience with multi-provincial payroll, and proficiency in SAP Payroll or SAP SuccessFactors is a plus.