Top Benefits
About the role
ROLE**:**
We are currently seeking a hands-on, tech-savvy Payroll Administrator to join our payroll team at the downtown Calgary head office, supporting the day-to-day payroll operations of our growing organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:**
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Process full-cycle payroll (and expenses) for employees and contractors accurately and on time.
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Ensure compliance with federal and provincial employment standards, labour and privacy legislation, and organizational policies.
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Track, audit, and reconcile timesheets; resolve discrepancies and queries promptly.
-
Prepare and distribute quarterly and ad-hoc time off reports.
-
Provide excellent customer service and support to internal stakeholders in person, by phone, and via email.
-
Respond to and resolve employee pay queries and other ad hoc payroll related activities.
-
Support payroll operations during peak periods and provide vacation coverage.
-
Support payroll-related initiatives and continuous improvement.
-
Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and enhance payroll processes/procedures.
-
Assist in the creation and maintenance of training materials and payroll documentation.
Note: In addition to these duties personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the company.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS**:**
Qualifications
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Diploma, certificate course or equivalent level of education in accounting or finance.
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Actively pursuing a payroll designation is considered an asset.
Experience
- 1-3 years of related experience in payroll.
Skills and Knowledge
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Working knowledge of government employment standards and payroll legislation in BC and AB.
-
Advanced MS Excel skills (e.g. macros, pivot tables, nested formulas).
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Intermediate skills in MS Outlook and Word; experience in PowerApps is an asset but not required.
-
Handles confidential, sensitive, and personal information with professionalism and discretion.
-
Excellent attention to detail with strong verbal and written communication skills.
-
Excels in organization, time management, critical thinking, and analytical problem-solving.
-
Proactive, results-oriented, and thrives under pressure and tight deadlines.
-
Eager to learn, grow, and contribute to the company’s long-term success.
WORKING CONDITIONS**:**
This is a permanent position based at our Calgary office with a 5-day work week, 8-hour days.
Competitive benefits package, RRSP matching, and Employee Assistance Program
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS**:**
The Payroll Administrator reports to the Payroll Manager.
We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture (SMJV) brings together two leading infrastructure companies, Surerus Pipeline Inc. and J. Murphy & Sons Ltd. Together the two companies combine over 100 years of pipeline construction and infrastructure heritage providing experience and innovative solutions to challenging projects in the oil and gas industry. With over five years operating as an integrated joint venture in Canada, SMJV's progressive yearly growth has evolved into some of the largest projects built in Canada in the last decade.
As a fully integrated joint venture, SMJV benefits from the alignment of the respective company values and commitment to the delivery of unrivalled performance in quality, health and safety, and environment. This commitment has ensured both companies maintain an impressive track record of delivering complex construction and infrastructure projects across Canada.
Top Benefits
About the role
ROLE**:**
We are currently seeking a hands-on, tech-savvy Payroll Administrator to join our payroll team at the downtown Calgary head office, supporting the day-to-day payroll operations of our growing organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:**
-
Process full-cycle payroll (and expenses) for employees and contractors accurately and on time.
-
Ensure compliance with federal and provincial employment standards, labour and privacy legislation, and organizational policies.
-
Track, audit, and reconcile timesheets; resolve discrepancies and queries promptly.
-
Prepare and distribute quarterly and ad-hoc time off reports.
-
Provide excellent customer service and support to internal stakeholders in person, by phone, and via email.
-
Respond to and resolve employee pay queries and other ad hoc payroll related activities.
-
Support payroll operations during peak periods and provide vacation coverage.
-
Support payroll-related initiatives and continuous improvement.
-
Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and enhance payroll processes/procedures.
-
Assist in the creation and maintenance of training materials and payroll documentation.
Note: In addition to these duties personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the company.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS**:**
Qualifications
-
Diploma, certificate course or equivalent level of education in accounting or finance.
-
Actively pursuing a payroll designation is considered an asset.
Experience
- 1-3 years of related experience in payroll.
Skills and Knowledge
-
Working knowledge of government employment standards and payroll legislation in BC and AB.
-
Advanced MS Excel skills (e.g. macros, pivot tables, nested formulas).
-
Intermediate skills in MS Outlook and Word; experience in PowerApps is an asset but not required.
-
Handles confidential, sensitive, and personal information with professionalism and discretion.
-
Excellent attention to detail with strong verbal and written communication skills.
-
Excels in organization, time management, critical thinking, and analytical problem-solving.
-
Proactive, results-oriented, and thrives under pressure and tight deadlines.
-
Eager to learn, grow, and contribute to the company’s long-term success.
WORKING CONDITIONS**:**
This is a permanent position based at our Calgary office with a 5-day work week, 8-hour days.
Competitive benefits package, RRSP matching, and Employee Assistance Program
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS**:**
The Payroll Administrator reports to the Payroll Manager.
We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture (SMJV) brings together two leading infrastructure companies, Surerus Pipeline Inc. and J. Murphy & Sons Ltd. Together the two companies combine over 100 years of pipeline construction and infrastructure heritage providing experience and innovative solutions to challenging projects in the oil and gas industry. With over five years operating as an integrated joint venture in Canada, SMJV's progressive yearly growth has evolved into some of the largest projects built in Canada in the last decade.
As a fully integrated joint venture, SMJV benefits from the alignment of the respective company values and commitment to the delivery of unrivalled performance in quality, health and safety, and environment. This commitment has ensured both companies maintain an impressive track record of delivering complex construction and infrastructure projects across Canada.