Senior Payroll AnalystAdecco Canada • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

No longer accepting applications

Senior Payroll Analyst

Adecco Canada • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Quick Apply

Job description

Are you passionate about driving efficiency, ensuring accuracy, and leading payroll transformation?

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time experienced Senior Payroll Analyst with strong expertise in process improvement and systems optimization to join our client's finance team in Calgary, AB. In this key role, you'll lead payroll operations across Canada and the U.S., enhance existing workflows, and deliver exceptional service to our employees.

Location : Calgary, AB
Job type : Full-time | permanent or contract options

Responsibilities :

Identify and execute opportunities to streamline and automate payroll workflows to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.

Lead payroll process enhancement initiatives by gathering requirements, coordinating with IT, testing, and ensuring smooth implementation and training.

Recommend and support system configurations or process changes to optimize efficiency and ensure compliance.

Monitor integration points between payroll, HRIS, and finance systems, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise.

Communicate system updates, process changes, and payroll initiatives clearly to internal teams.

Oversee accurate and timely processing of Canadian and U.S. payrolls across multiple pay cycles (bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly).

Ensure compliance with all federal, provincial, and state legislation, along with internal policies and audit controls.

Review payroll data for accuracy, including new hires, terminations, and adjustments.

Manage statutory remittances, garnishments, reconciliations, and payroll audits.

Serve as an escalation point for complex payroll inquiries requiring advanced analysis or legislative interpretation.

Validate time entries, corrections, and time-off requests to ensure compliance with policy and legislation.

Maintain accuracy of time codes, pay codes, schedules, and GL accounts.

Partner with HR to strengthen data integrity across payroll and HR systems and improve data workflows.

Produce and analyze payroll and HR reports to support audits, compliance reviews, and management decisions.

Support general ledger reconciliations, bonus and tax programs, and year-end activities.

Assist with year-end adjustments, vacation accruals, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications :

Diploma or degree in Payroll, Accounting, HR, or a related field.

9+ years of progressive experience in payroll operations, preferably in a large or multi-site organization.

PCP or PLP certification is a strong asset.

Proven experience with enterprise HRIS / payroll systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, ADP, or equivalent).

Demonstrated success in payroll system implementation, automation, and optimization.

Advanced proficiency in Excel (reporting, reconciliations, analysis).

Solid understanding of Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation and compliance.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Experience with ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems is an asset.

Ability to foster innovation, lead change, and promote continuous improvement within payroll operations.

Mu st be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

@@j

CAC3088

#LI-WJ1

Create a job alert for this search

Payroll Analyst • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Similar jobs

Team Lead, Payroll

Trans Mountain • Calgary, AB, CA

Full-time

Be among the first 25 applicants.Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum ...Show more

Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted

Specialist, Payroll & Benefits - 12 Month Contract - Eldorado Gold

Eldorado Gold • calgary, ab, ca

Temporary

POSITION DESCRIPTION – SPECIALIST, PAYROLL & BENEFITS (12-MONTH CONTRACT).Senior Manager, Payroll & Benefits.While Vancouver, BC is the preferred location, we are open to diverse applicants from ac...Show more

Last updated: 27 days ago • Promoted

Canadian Payroll Specialist — Union & Compliance Expert

RESA Power • Calgary, AB, CA

Full-time

A leading service provider in Calgary is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll functions, ensure compliance with Canadian regulations, and support in-house payroll processes.The ideal cand...Show more

Last updated: 29 days ago • Promoted

Senior Analyst - Commercial Development (100665)

WestJet • Calgary, AB, CA

Full-time

Please note the posting will close at.Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception. WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Payroll Specialist - Can

Advanced Electrical Services, LTD • Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for effectively performing payroll functions, including being liaison with third party payroll processing partner, benefit deduction processing, company / r...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Senior Financial Analyst - Tax

Empire Life • calgary, ab, ca

Full-time +1

Senior Financial Analyst - Tax.Empire Life is looking to hire a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Tax team!.Provide expertise and intelligent solutions to help Canadians navigate life with confi...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Payroll Specialist (Edmonton, AB or Calgary, AB or North York, ON or Chatham, ON)

Enbridge • Calgary, AB, CA

Full-time

Payroll Specialist (Edmonton, AB or Calgary, AB or North York, ON or Chatham, ON).Enbridge is hiring a Payroll Specialist. This role is a 1-year contract with a hybrid work option in Edmonton, Calga...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Senior Business Analyst, OPL

Intact Financial • Calgary, AB, CA

Permanent

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do.Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. Our employee promise represents Intact’s com...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Workday Payroll Lead

Focus on WD • calgary, ab, ca

Permanent

Workday Payroll Consultant US or Canada.We are working with a leading global Workday partner with a very strong pipeline of Workday Payroll projects across the United States and Canada.They are exp...Show more

Last updated: 6 days ago • Promoted

Payroll Specialist

Harmony Beef Company, LTD • Balzac, AB, CA

Full-time

Harmony Beef Company is a modern beef processing facility located in northeast Calgary, Alberta, known for its state-of-the-art harvest and fabrication operations. The company takes pride in its com...Show more

Last updated: 7 hours ago • Promoted • New!

Workday Administrator - Payroll

CES Energy Solutions Corp. • Calgary, AB, CA

Full-time

Workday Administrator - Payroll.This full‑time, diverse position is located in.This position reports directly to the Senior Human Resources Manager. Provide data entry support for payroll and occasi...Show more

Last updated: 29 days ago • Promoted

Team Lead, Payroll

Trans Mountain Corporation • Calgary, AB, CA

Full-time

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast.We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual ...Show more

Last updated: 5 hours ago • Promoted • New!

SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll - Senior Manager

EY • Calgary, AB, CA

Full-time

EY is seeking a SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll - Senior Manager to join its HR Technology practice.This role requires leading complex, multi-country payroll implementations, managing s...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Senior Consultant / Manager - Workday Payroll Lead

KPMG Canada • Calgary

Full-time

Senior Consultant / Manager - Workday Payroll Lead.Join to apply for the Senior Consultant / Manager - Workday Payroll Lead role at KPMG Canada. At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated pr...Show more

Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted

Senior Compensation Analyst

Lightspeed Commerce • Calgary, AB, CA

Full-time

We’re looking for a Senior Compensation Analyst.As a Senior Compensation Analyst, you will plan, develop, implement, administer and maintain compensation programs that support the company’s global ...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Accounting and Payroll Systems Implementation Specialist

Callow & Associates Management Consultants, Inc. • Calgary, AB, CA

Full-time +1

Accounting and Payroll Systems Implementation Specialist.Callow & Associates Management Consultants, Inc.This range is provided by Callow & Associates Management Consultants, Inc.Your actual pay wi...Show more

Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted

Payroll supervisor

New-Way Trucking Ltd.] • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Full-time

Work must be completed at the physical location.There is no option to work remotely.Work conditions and physical capabilities.Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Senior Analyst, Treasury

Neo Financial • Calgary, AB, CA

Full-time

Join us to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians.At Neo, we’re on a mission to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. Life at a rapidly scaling tech startup i...Show more

Last updated: 22 days ago • Promoted