Hybrid Payroll Specialist – SAP & Dayforce Expert

Precision Drilling; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Drilling Holding Company is seeking a Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across divisions. You will work with SAP HR/Payroll, Dayforce, and related timekeeping platforms in a hybrid environment, while maintaining employee records and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, confidentiality, and exceptional customer service as you support payroll operations and inquiries from employees and managers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Working knowledge of federal and state labor regulations, wage garnishments, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Experience with SAP CATS required; exposure to Dayforce, SuccessFactors, and FPC or CPP certification is preferred.
• Strong technical skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables), data accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Customer-focused professional with excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational skills, and flexibility to support peak payroll periods, including weekends or holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accurate payroll and time data for hourly and salaried employees across multiple divisions using SAP HR/Payroll, Dayforce, and CATS.
• Enter, reconcile, and validate payroll data, including earnings, premiums, per diem, bonuses, deductions, adjustments, PTO, and pay rates.
• Support payroll compliance by maintaining knowledge of company pay policies, field compensation structures, and federal, state, and local labor regulations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, providing clear, timely, and professional support to employees, managers, and internal partners.
• Ensure strict confidentiality, data accuracy, and accountability while delivering excellent customer service and supporting payroll operations as needed.

Skills

Excel

VLOOKUP

Attention to detail

Communication

Payroll knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP CATS

Dayforce

SuccessFactors

Job description

Precision Drilling Holding Company is seeking a Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across divisions. You will work with SAP HR/Payroll, Dayforce, and related timekeeping platforms in a hybrid environment, while maintaining employee records and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, confidentiality, and exceptional customer service as you support payroll operations and inquiries from employees and managers.