Payroll Specialist

Elevation HR; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Job summary

Elevation HR is assisting a Grande Prairie client with a Payroll Specialist role in Grande Prairie, AB. The position focuses on end-to-end payroll processing for 200+ employees in a fast-paced oilfield services environment, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 3+ years of payroll experience, CPA compliance knowledge, and proficiency with major payroll software. Office-based, Monday–Friday, with occasional extended hours at deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll administration experience
• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation or working toward certification
• Proficiency with payroll software (ADP, Ceridian, or Payworks) and MS Excel
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, CRA regulations, and Alberta labour standards
• Exceptional accuracy, problem-solving ability, and time management skills
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll on a bi-weekly and semi-monthly basis for field and office staff
• Verify timesheets, reconcile hours, and ensure proper coding of job and cost centers
• Calculate and process overtime, vacation, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments
• Maintain and update employee records in payroll and HRIS systems
• Ensure payroll compliance with Alberta Employment Standards and CRA regulations
• Prepare and remit payroll-related government filings, including ROEs, T4s, and WCB
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits with professionalism and discretion
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to support audits, reporting, and year-end activities
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes from a payroll perspective
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements in payroll systems and procedures

Skills

Payroll administration

Confidentiality

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate

Tools

ADP

Ceridian

Payworks

MS Excel

Job description

Elevation HR is hiring for our client in Grande Prairie.

Join a well-established, locally operated business with deep roots in the oil and gas industry in Grande Prairie. Known for its reliability, strong team culture, and commitment to operational excellence, this company is looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to support ongoing growth and ensure accurate, timely payroll processes.

Job Scope:

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for managing and executing end-to-end payroll processing for over 200hourly and salaried employees within a dynamic and fast-paced oilfield services environment. This position ensures compliance with federal and provincial regulations, internal policies, and collective agreements where applicable. The role requires high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll on a bi-weekly and semi-monthly basis for field and office staff
• Verify timesheets, reconcile hours, and ensure proper coding of job and cost centers
• Calculate and process overtime, vacation, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments
• Maintain and update employee records in payroll and HRIS systems
• Ensure payroll compliance with Alberta Employment Standards and CRA regulations
• Prepare and remit payroll-related government filings, including ROEs, T4s, and WCB
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits with professionalism and discretion
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to support audits, reporting, and year-end activities
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes from a payroll perspective
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements in payroll systems and procedures

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in payroll administration, preferably in oil and gas or industrial sectors
• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation or working toward certification
• Proficiency with payroll software (such as ADP, Ceridian, or Payworks) and MS Excel
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, CRA regulations, and Alberta labour standards
• Exceptional accuracy, problem-solving ability, and time management skills
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Work Environment:

• Office-based in Grande Prairie, AB
• Monday to Friday, full-time hours
• Occasional extended hours during payroll deadlines or year-end

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grande Prairie, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Payroll: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location:

In person