About the role
Administrator Payroll (contract)
Requisition ID: 189606
Career Group: Corporate Office Careers
Job Category: HR Payroll Services West
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Alberta
City: Calgary
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
Ready to Make an impact?
Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opportunity for a Payroll Administrator based out of our office in Calgary, Alberta. This is an 18 month contract.
Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
- Perform employee master data processing while consistently meeting or exceeding established service level agreements (SLA)
- Assist Stores and Retail Support Centers with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Kronos, SAP HR, and Success Factors
- Provide Payroll customer service to HR Business Partners, Franchise Operators, people leaders and employees
- Respond to Payroll emails and phone calls based on established SLA’s
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll issues
- Provide answers/guidance for a broad spectrum of payroll-related questions
- Provide information to HR Business Partners, Franchise Operators, people leaders and employees to enhance their understanding of payroll processes and tools
- Communicate and coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders such as CRA, Service Canada, etc.
- Execute various exception reports to identify payroll errors
- Print and distribute pay statements and tax statements as required
- Provide suggestions for continuous improvements to streamline processes and/or administration
- Assist with special projects/research
- Ensure all payroll master data records are maintained in accordance with company policy and data governance Audit key payroll data elements to ensure data accuracy
- Execute pay scale reclassification process
- Actively participate in the continual improvement of our department by maintaining & updating documentation and training co-workersComplete scanning of payroll documents as required
- Partner with Human Resources and Operations to provide effective customer service on all payroll related transactions
- Act as an ambassador for Payroll solutions within HR and the Organization
- Complete scanning of payroll documents as required
What you have to offer:
- Undergraduate Degree or a College Diploma with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- Thorough knowledge of Canadian Payroll regulations
- Experience with SAP HR System
- Experience with Dayforce
- CPA Designation preferred
- Strong attention to detail
- Possess strong communication skills (both oral and written)
- Strong customer service orientation and work ethic
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Able to be discreet and sensitive to confidential information
- Able to handle large volumes of work and meet tight deadlines
- Able to meet customer service standards
#LI-MM1
#LI-Hybrid
At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.
We offer a competitive compensation package, which varies by role. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy.
We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
About Sobeys
As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in 10 provinces with retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 330 retail fuel locations. Our five core retail food formats are designed to ensure that we have the right offering in the right-sized stores for each individual market we serve — from our full service format to the convenience format, each tailored to satisfy the unique occasion-based food shopping needs of our customers.
Our 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates are committed to building sustainable worth for each of our customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders through our focus on food, innovation and superior customer service.
En tant que l'un des deux seuls détaillants alimentaires présents dans tout le Canada, Sobeys Inc. répond aux besoins en épicerie de sa clientèle par le biais de ses quelque 1 500 magasins. Répartis dans chacune des dix provinces, ceux-ci arborent diverses bannières de détail dont Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods et Lawtons Drugs, ainsi que plus de 330 stations d'essence. Nos magasins d'alimentation sont conçus en fonction de cinq concepts de base afin que l'offre aux consommateurs et la taille des magasins conviennent le mieux à chacun des marchés que nous desservons. Du magasin à gamme complète de services jusqu'au dépanneur, chacun est adapté de façon à combler les besoins particuliers de notre clientèle en fonction de l'occasion d'achat.
En raison de l'importance qu'ils accordent à l'alimentation, à l'innovation et à l'excellence du service à la clientèle, nos quelque 125 000 employés et marchands affiliés se montrent soucieux de créer de la valeur de façon durable pour chacun de nos partenaires, qu'ils soient clients, employés, fournisseurs ou actionnaires.
About the role
Administrator Payroll (contract)
Requisition ID: 189606
Career Group: Corporate Office Careers
Job Category: HR Payroll Services West
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Alberta
City: Calgary
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
Ready to Make an impact?
Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opportunity for a Payroll Administrator based out of our office in Calgary, Alberta. This is an 18 month contract.
Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
- Perform employee master data processing while consistently meeting or exceeding established service level agreements (SLA)
- Assist Stores and Retail Support Centers with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Kronos, SAP HR, and Success Factors
- Provide Payroll customer service to HR Business Partners, Franchise Operators, people leaders and employees
- Respond to Payroll emails and phone calls based on established SLA’s
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll issues
- Provide answers/guidance for a broad spectrum of payroll-related questions
- Provide information to HR Business Partners, Franchise Operators, people leaders and employees to enhance their understanding of payroll processes and tools
- Communicate and coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders such as CRA, Service Canada, etc.
- Execute various exception reports to identify payroll errors
- Print and distribute pay statements and tax statements as required
- Provide suggestions for continuous improvements to streamline processes and/or administration
- Assist with special projects/research
- Ensure all payroll master data records are maintained in accordance with company policy and data governance Audit key payroll data elements to ensure data accuracy
- Execute pay scale reclassification process
- Actively participate in the continual improvement of our department by maintaining & updating documentation and training co-workersComplete scanning of payroll documents as required
- Partner with Human Resources and Operations to provide effective customer service on all payroll related transactions
- Act as an ambassador for Payroll solutions within HR and the Organization
- Complete scanning of payroll documents as required
What you have to offer:
- Undergraduate Degree or a College Diploma with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- Thorough knowledge of Canadian Payroll regulations
- Experience with SAP HR System
- Experience with Dayforce
- CPA Designation preferred
- Strong attention to detail
- Possess strong communication skills (both oral and written)
- Strong customer service orientation and work ethic
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Able to be discreet and sensitive to confidential information
- Able to handle large volumes of work and meet tight deadlines
- Able to meet customer service standards
#LI-MM1
#LI-Hybrid
At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.
We offer a competitive compensation package, which varies by role. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy.
We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
About Sobeys
As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in 10 provinces with retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 330 retail fuel locations. Our five core retail food formats are designed to ensure that we have the right offering in the right-sized stores for each individual market we serve — from our full service format to the convenience format, each tailored to satisfy the unique occasion-based food shopping needs of our customers.
Our 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates are committed to building sustainable worth for each of our customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders through our focus on food, innovation and superior customer service.
En tant que l'un des deux seuls détaillants alimentaires présents dans tout le Canada, Sobeys Inc. répond aux besoins en épicerie de sa clientèle par le biais de ses quelque 1 500 magasins. Répartis dans chacune des dix provinces, ceux-ci arborent diverses bannières de détail dont Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods et Lawtons Drugs, ainsi que plus de 330 stations d'essence. Nos magasins d'alimentation sont conçus en fonction de cinq concepts de base afin que l'offre aux consommateurs et la taille des magasins conviennent le mieux à chacun des marchés que nous desservons. Du magasin à gamme complète de services jusqu'au dépanneur, chacun est adapté de façon à combler les besoins particuliers de notre clientèle en fonction de l'occasion d'achat.
En raison de l'importance qu'ils accordent à l'alimentation, à l'innovation et à l'excellence du service à la clientèle, nos quelque 125 000 employés et marchands affiliés se montrent soucieux de créer de la valeur de façon durable pour chacun de nos partenaires, qu'ils soient clients, employés, fournisseurs ou actionnaires.