Manager, Payroll & HR Services

Industry: Oil & Gas
Salary: $130,000-150,000

Overview

Our client is a private exploration & production company based in Calgary.  Currently they are looking for a Manager, Payroll and HR Services.  This is a permanent role reporting to the CFO.  

Responsibilities

The Manager, Payroll & HR Services will oversee payroll, human resources, office services, and employee IT support. This role combines hands-on payroll and HR expertise with strategic business partnering, supporting leaders and employees while ensuring effective, compliant, and efficient people and workplace practices.  Specific duties include:

  • Manage full-cycle payroll (about 20% of role), including employee changes, benefits, deductions, vacation, leaves, bonuses, year-end processes, ROEs, T4s/T4As, reporting, and reconciliations using ADP Workforce Now. 80 staff.
  • Oversee HR programs and processes including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, engagement, retention, and workforce planning.
  • Partner with leaders and build relationships across the organization to provide HR guidance, coaching, and support while developing and maintaining effective HR policies and practices.
  • Ensure payroll and HR practices comply with Alberta Employment Standards, CRA requirements, and applicable legislation.
  • Lead Office Services and oversee the effective day-to-day operation of the Calgary office.
  • Oversee employee IT support and coordinate with external IT providers on day-to-day support, technology initiatives, and employee experience.
  • Mentor and support the Office Coordinator with HR administration processes and procedures.
  • Participate in industry surveys and networking activities and travel to the Lacombe field office periodically, as required.

Requirements:

  • 5-10+ years of progressive payroll and HR experience including oil and gas experience.
  • Strong knowledge of full-cycle payroll, benefits, compensation, HR practices, Alberta Employment Standards, CRA requirements, and year-end processes.
  • ADP Workforce Now experience
  • Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Payroll, Business, Accounting, or a related field; PCP and/or CPHR designation is an asset.
  • Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide effective support to employees, leaders, and external service providers.
  • Experience overseeing office services and IT support is an asset.

To apply, please email us your resume, attached, in confidence to mike.buckner@roneta.com.  Please include the title of this position in the subject line.  We prefer resume files as .doc or .rtf; pdf acceptable.