Payroll/HRIS Analyst

Primary-Engineering-and-Constructio; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary-Engineering-and-Constructio is seeking an experienced HRIS Analyst with payroll expertise to manage bi-weekly payroll and Dayforce configuration across modules. You will ensure accurate processing, data integrity, and policy interpretation for compensation and benefits.

The role also covers HRIS governance, reporting, and cross-functional support within a Canadian team based in Calgary. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years payroll experience, Dayforce familiarity, strong communication

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of payroll experience with Dayforce or another similar system
• Post-secondary education in Business, IT, or related discipline
• Prior experience in HR is advantageous
• Strong communication skills, capable of describing Payroll and HRIS technical functionality to non-technical users
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of the role

Responsibilities

• Manage bi-weekly payroll administration including data entry, deductions, and reconciliations in Dayforce
• Process payroll changes: new hires, salary changes, retro-pay, top-ups, pay adjustments, termination pay, ROE
• Verify hours and ensure timely payment for all employees; ensure accurate payroll taxes, benefits, RRSP remittance
• Update payroll, time, and attendance and Dayforce records; handle exemptions and vacation changes
• Prepare and submit reports, journal entries, and summaries related to payroll accounts; year-end reconciliation and T4s, EHT, WCB
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and managers; review outputs for accuracy
• Assist with payroll procedures, systems, and practice projects; reconciling monthly benefits
• Assist HRIS with policies and governance; Dayforce configuration and cross-module impact
• Lead data audits and maintain data governance; ensure privacy and security of sensitive data
• Develop ad hoc reports to support leaders and HR team

Skills

Payroll

Dayforce

HRIS

Data governance

Reports

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Post-secondary education in Business/IT

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities:

Payroll:

Manage all aspects of our bi-weekly payroll administration, including data entry, deductions, and reconciliations, while providing expertise in interpreting, administering, and implementing corporate policies affecting compensation and benefits in Dayforce.

• Process all applicable employee payroll changes, e.g. new hire, salary change, retro-pay, top-up, pay adjustments, termination pay, ROE, etc.
• Verify hours worked and ensure timely payment for all employees
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll taxes, benefits, and RRSP contributions remittance.
• Update payroll, time, and attendance, and Dayforce records by entering exemptions, insurance coverage changes, and vacation adjustments
• Prepare and complete reports, journal entries, statements, and summaries related to all payroll accounts, including third-party related disbursements; reconciliation and issuance of summaries related to the Income Tax Act, including year-end reconciliation and processing of T4 earnings, Employer Health Tax, T2200s and WCB
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and managers
• Review payroll output per established procedures before finalizing and submitting the payroll to ensure accuracy
• Assist with projects related to developing and implementing payroll procedures, systems, and practice
• Reconcile monthly employee benefit billings and identify discrepancies between payroll and Dayforce

HRIS Analyst:

Assist in developing and executing policies and provide guidance and interpretation for business operations.

• Respond to employment verifications and surveys as needed

• Support and maintain Dayforce across multiple HRIS functional areas, helping ensure the system continues to meet the needs of HR and the broader business
• Function as a key contributor in building foundational Dayforce architecture, including end-to-end employee lifecycle processes
• Analyze the impact of system changes across Dayforce modules, including business processes, reports, calculated fields, security, workbooks, and documentation
• Configure Dayforce business processes, including notifications, condition and validation rules, related documents, EIBs, and related system elements
• Identify opportunities to simplify, enhance, and optimize existing processes in alignment with the business practices
• Support quarterly Dayforce releases, including testing, validation, and performance analysis
• Document business requirements in a standardized way and create process documentation following HRIS changes or improvements
• Monitor the HRIS mailbox, respond to internal and external customers, troubleshoot issues, and help resolve inquiries in a timely manner
• Champion and enforce strong data governance to ensure all people records remain highly accurate, auditable, and reliable
• Lead quarterly data audits in Dayforce systems, working with internal and external stakeholders on resolve errors and review findings
• Consultative primary point of contact for employee and manager inquiries ensuring absolute discretion and security with highly sensitive data
• Develop ad hoc and specialized reports to support requests from leaders, the HR team and other internal and external parties.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of payroll experience with Ceridian/Dayforce or another similar system is necessary
• Post-secondary education in Business, IT, or related discipline
• Prior experience in HR is advantageous
• Strong communication skills, capable of describing Payroll and HRIS technical functionality to non-technical users Ability to work effectively in dynamic environments, managing interruptions, and adjusting priorities accordingly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, specifically excel
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of the role

**Please Note, you must be legally able to work in Canada**

We thank all candidates for their application however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Please see www.primaryeng.com for this and other positions we are recruiting.*