Payroll & Benefits Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation

Incentive programs

Share purchase matching

Employee charitable-matching

Student program

Job summary

Whitecap Resources Inc. in Canada is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Administrator to support day-to-day payroll and benefits services.

You will handle payroll changes, data entry, savings plans, reports, inquiries, and records management, with cross-training as backup to the Payroll & Benefits Specialist.

Join a collaborative team with comprehensive health benefits, incentive programs, and a commitment to employees’ development.

Qualifications

• Payroll certification or progress towards PCP is preferred
• Experience with Canadian payroll, benefits, savings plans, HRIS, or benefits administration systems
• Experience with HRIS, preferably Workday, and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information

Responsibilities

• Enter, maintain, and verify payroll and benefits information in systems
• Administer savings plan processes and related communications
• Complete and track benefit-related paperwork and changes
• Respond to employee inquiries confidentially and timely
• Prepare and distribute payroll, benefits, savings, and administration reports
• Maintain training materials and documentation
• Support payroll and benefits administration and assist with process improvements
• Cross-train and provide backup support to the Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Skills

Payroll experience

HRIS experience

Workday

Microsoft Office

Education

Payroll certification (PCP) or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

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 CO2 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 Overview

We 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 Responsibilities

• Enter, 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 records Provide 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 needed.

Qualifications

• Already 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 applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable working with confidential information and following established processes, deadlines, and approval requirements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Clear 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.

Our employees enjoy a collaborative, innovative, and rewarding workplace culture where they can thrive and develop skills to enhance their career journey at Whitecap.

Our market-competitive compensation package offers base salary, vacation, a comprehensive health benefits package, pay-for-performance compensation via our short-term and long-term incentive programs (as applicable), competitive allowances for our field-based employees, and the opportunity to join our share purchase matching savings program. Whitecap supports giving back to our communities in which we live and work, with an emphasis on children’s health, education, and wellness. We also have an employee charitable-matching program to support our employees’ causes that are important to them. Whitecap advocates for our youth joining our industry and has a robust student program where our mentors work with students to apply critical learnings, develop business skills, and gain valuable work experience in office and field environments. We are always happy to welcome our returning students, many of whom have joined Whitecap full-time following completion of their degree.