Senior Analyst, PayrollABOUT THE ROLEWe're looking for a
Senior Analyst, Payroll to join our Total Rewards team. Reporting to the Manager, Payroll & HR Data, you'll play a critical role in maintaining payroll integrity while supporting system enhancements, compliance requirements, and audit readiness.
In this role, you'll take ownership of
end-to-end U.S. payroll processing for a multi-state and union workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of payroll outputs, filings, and financial postings within our
SAP system. You'll also provide cross-border support to Canadian payroll, helping ensure continuity across our operations.
This position is based out of our
Downtown Calgary Head Office, with the flexibility of a
hybrid work schedule.
A DAY IN THE LIFE- Lead end-to-end U.S. payroll processing in SAP for a multi-state workforce (hourly and salaried)
- Execute the full payroll cycle including calculations, validations, payments, and GL postings
- Manage third-party remittances including benefits, garnishments, and payroll taxes
- Administer garnishments end-to-end, including setup, compliance, remittance, and employee support
- Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including quarterly and annual filings (SUTA, FUTA, W-2s)
- Investigate payroll discrepancies, resolve complex issues, and respond to employee inquiries
- Act as a subject matter expert for U.S. payroll within SAP, supporting testing, system updates, and UAT activities
- Support payroll for unionized employees, interpreting and applying collective agreement provisions
- Perform payroll reconciliations, maintain strong controls, and support audit readiness
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders to continuously improve payroll processes
ABOUT YOU- PCP or PLP designation is required
- 5+ years of U.S. payroll experience in a multi-state environment is preferred
- Hands-on SAP Payroll experience, including testing and UAT is essential
- Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll legislation, tax filings, and compliance requirements
- Experience managing full-cycle payroll, including payments and GL postings
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to partner across teams
- Experience with union payroll and/or cross-border (Canada/U.S.) payroll is an asset
- High level of discretion handling confidential employee information
THE PERKS- Competitive salary
- Annual Incentive Compensation
- Company-matching pension plan
- Flexible health benefits for you and your family
- Generous vacation and personal days
- Learning and development programs
- Employee recognition and rewards
- Annual wellness allowance
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