Payroll Administrator

Predator Drilling Inc. is one of North America’s leading drilling contractors, specializing in seamless well integration across Western Canada and the United States. The company’s success is built on its exceptional people and a high-performance, family-oriented culture that emphasizes safety, accountability, and respect. Predator Drilling is a premier provider of pre-set and cementing services, coring, and shallow horizontal drilling, and is a trusted partner to top operators in key oil and gas regions. With a versatile, state of the art rig fleet, the company remains focused on growth and continuous improvement. Role Description The Payroll Administrator is a full-time, on-site role based in Red Deer, AB. This role is responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Day to day tasks include maintaining payroll records, calculating earnings, deductions, and benefits, and managing payroll adjustments such as garnishments and taxable benefits. The role also involves updating payroll systems, various other accounts payable and clerical duties contributing to process improvements, and maintaining confidential information with a high level of integrity. Qualifications Strong Payroll Administration skills, including end-to-end processing and payroll record management. Knowledge of Garnishments and Payroll Taxes, with the ability to apply relevant legislation and ensure compliance. Experience managing Employee Benefits within payroll, including enrollment, deductions, and reconciliation. Accounting skills to support payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and collaboration with the finance team. Proficiency with payroll software and MS Office applications Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to respond to employee inquiries and work with cross-functional teams. Previous experience in payroll or accounting Relevant certification (e.g., PCP or equivalent) is an asset.

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. Key tasks include managing earnings, deductions, benefits, and maintaining confidential payroll records.

Candidates should have strong payroll administration and accounting skills, including experience with garnishments and benefits management. Proficiency in payroll software and MS Office is required, and a PCP certification is considered an asset.

• Attention to detailPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Payroll Administration
• End-to-end Processing
• Payroll Record Management
• Garnishments
• Payroll Taxes
• Employee Benefits Management
• Payroll Reconciliation
• Journal Entries
• Payroll Software
• MS Office
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail

• Human Resources
• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Energy

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Feb 17, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available