Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Whitecap Resources; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitecap Resources Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Administrator to support daily payroll and benefits delivery.

You will manage payroll changes, benefits paperwork, and employee inquiries while maintaining accurate records and cross-training with the Payroll & Benefits Specialist. The role requires experience with Canadian payroll and HRIS systems, preferably Workday, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• PCP certification or working toward it is preferred.
• Experience with Canadian payroll, benefits, savings plans, HRIS, payroll or benefits administration.
• Experience with HRIS, preferably Workday, and MS Office.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Enter, maintain, and verify employee payroll and benefits information in Workday and related systems.
• Administer savings plan processes including enrolments, changes, terminations, and communications.
• Complete and track benefit paperwork and employee changes, supporting documents, and follow-ups.
• Respond to employee inquiries in a timely and confidential manner.
• Prepare, update, and distribute routine payroll, benefits, savings plan, and employee administration reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Payroll certification (e.g., PCP)

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whitecap Resources Inc. is a leading Canadian energy company committed to delivering reliable returns to shareholders through the responsible development of oil and natural gas assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. With a strong track record of profitable growth and a sustainable dividend, Whitecap delivers long-term value to investors, supported by investment-grade financial strength.Since September 2009, Whitecap has experienced remarkable growth, increasing production from 850 boe/d to over 365,000 boe/d. We have unconventional and conventional assets exclusively focused in Western Canada and the asset base includes the Weyburn EOR Project. As a majority owner and operator of the Weyburn EOR Project, annually we safely sequester approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO 2 making it a unique project within our portfolio. We currently employ 1,200 people, including our valued contract staff.At Whitecap, our corporate culture is entrepreneurial. We strive to create a culture of purpose and integrity where initiative and innovation are encouraged and valued. Our corporate philosophy allows us to develop skills, collaborate alongside our teammates, and ultimately have a fulfilling career.Position OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Administrator to support the day-to-day delivery of our payroll and benefits services. You will be responsible for payroll changes and data entry, benefits and savings plan paperwork, confirmation of employment letters, reports, employee inquiries, records management, and general administrative support. You will also cross-train with and act as backup to the Payroll & Benefits Specialist.Key ResponsibilitiesEnter, maintain, and verify employee payroll and benefits information in Workday and related benefits and administrative systems.Administer savings plan processes, including employee enrolments, contribution changes, terminations, record updates, and related employee communications.Complete and track benefit-related paperwork, forms, employee changes, supporting documents, and follow-up items.Respond to employee inquiries in a timely and confidential manner.Prepare, update, and distribute routine payroll, benefits, savings plan, and employee administration reports as required.Maintain and update training materials, ensuring documentation remains accurate, current, and aligned with approved processes and plan information.Maintain accurate electronic and physical employee recordsProvide general administrative support to the payroll and benefits function, including filing, tracking, follow-up, preparing forms, and assisting with process improvements.Cross-train with and provide backup support to the Payroll & Benefits Specialist when neededQualificationsAlready attained or working towards a Payroll certification (e.g., PCP). Consideration will be given to candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience with Canadian payroll, benefits, savings plans, HRIS, payroll, or benefits administration systems.Prior experience with an HRIS, preferably Workday, and Microsoft Office applicationsStrong attention to detail and accuracyComfortable working with confidential information and following established processes, deadlines, and approval requirements.Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasksClear written and verbal communication skills and a professional, service-oriented approach to employee inquiries.Willingness to learn payroll, benefits, savings plan, leave, and disability administration processes through training and cross-training.