Payroll Operations & Compliance Specialist

Precision Drilling Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Drilling Holding Company seeks a Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate payroll and time data processing across divisions using SAP HR/Payroll, Dayforce, and CATS. You will maintain employee records, reconcile data, and support payroll operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school diploma with 3+ years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication. Hybrid work arrangement in Houston, TX is offered with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years payroll experience in a high-volume environment.
• 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.

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

SAP CATS

Dayforce

Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP HR/Payroll

Dayforce

CATS

Job description

Precision Drilling Holding Company seeks a Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate payroll and time data processing across divisions using SAP HR/Payroll, Dayforce, and CATS. You will maintain employee records, reconcile data, and support payroll operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school diploma with 3+ years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication. Hybrid work arrangement in Houston, TX is offered with competitive benefits.