Strategic Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Startdate; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PetroChina Canada is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join the Human Resources Team in Calgary. The role handles full-cycle payroll and benefits administration, maintains records, processes payroll transactions, and prepares annual T4s and tax reports with a focus on accuracy, security, and confidentiality.

Reporting to the Director, HR & Communications, you will serve as the payroll and benefits SME, support time-writing, maintain intranet resources, and coordinate with third-party

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll and benefits in accordance with labour standards and PCC policies
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial employment laws related to payroll and benefits
• Serve as subject matter expert for payroll and benefits inquiries to employees, managers, and HR
• Support employee time-writing functions
• Maintain up-to-date pay/benefits information on the intranet
• Communicate payroll/benefits matters and coordinate company-wide education
• Run system updates and participate in projects as needed
• Maintain accurate payroll-related data (new hires, terminations, changes, banking, tax)
• Administer corporate benefit plans and enrollments, reporting and tax considerations
• Coordinate with third-party institutions and validate hours, overtime, deductions, and earnings
• Review payroll registers, investigate discrepancies, and process adjustments
• Prepare special payroll reports as required
• Ensure system integrity through regular reporting and audits
• Test system changes related to payroll and time reporting
• Maintain electronic personnel files and keep information current
• Identify improvement opportunities from metrics and trends
• Advise on eligibility and claims processes for benefits
• Administer disability leaves, WCB claims, and modified work programs

Job description

PetroChina Canada is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join the Human Resources Team in Calgary. The role handles full-cycle payroll and benefits administration, maintains records, processes payroll transactions, and prepares annual T4s and tax reports with a focus on accuracy, security, and confidentiality.

Reporting to the Director, HR & Communications, you will serve as the payroll and benefits SME, support time-writing, maintain intranet resources, and coordinate with third-party