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Payroll​/HRIS Analyst

Job in Calgary, Alberta, D3J, Canada
Listing for: Primary-Engineering-and-Constructio
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
    HRIS Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 90000 CAD Yearly CAD 65000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities:
Payroll:

Manage all aspects of our bi-weekly payroll administration, including data entry, deductions, and reconciliations, while providing expertise in interpreting, administering, and implementing corporate policies affecting compensation and benefits in Dayforce.

  • Process all applicable employee payroll changes, e.g. new hire, salary change, retro-pay, top-up, pay adjustments, termination pay, ROE, etc.
  • Verify hours worked and ensure timely payment for all employees
  • Ensure accurate and timely payroll taxes, benefits, and RRSP contributions remittance.
  • Update payroll, time, and attendance, and Dayforce records by entering exemptions, insurance coverage changes, and vacation adjustments
  • Prepare and complete reports, journal entries, statements, and summaries related to all payroll accounts, including third-party related disbursements; reconciliation and issuance of summaries related to the Income Tax Act, including year-end reconciliation and processing of T4 earnings, Employer Health Tax, T2200s and WCB
  • Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and managers
  • Review payroll output per established procedures before finalizing and submitting the payroll to ensure accuracy
  • Assist with projects related to developing and implementing payroll procedures, systems, and practice
  • Reconcile monthly employee benefit billings and identify discrepancies between payroll and Dayforce
HRIS Analyst:

Assist in developing and executing policies and provide guidance and interpretation for business operations.

  • Respond to employment verifications and surveys as needed
  • Support and maintain Dayforce across multiple HRIS functional areas, helping ensure the system continues to meet the needs of HR and the broader business
  • Function as a key contributor in building foundational Dayforce architecture, including end-to-end employee lifecycle processes
  • Analyze the impact of system changes across Dayforce modules, including business processes, reports, calculated fields, security, workbooks, and documentation
  • Configure Dayforce business processes, including notifications, condition and validation rules, related documents, EIBs, and related system elements
  • Identify opportunities to simplify, enhance, and optimize existing processes in alignment with the business practices
  • Support quarterly Dayforce releases, including testing, validation, and performance analysis
  • Document business requirements in a standardized way and create process documentation following HRIS changes or improvements
  • Monitor the HRIS mailbox, respond to internal and external customers, troubleshoot issues, and help resolve inquiries in a timely manner
  • Champion and enforce strong data governance to ensure all people records remain highly accurate, auditable, and reliable
  • Lead quarterly data audits in Dayforce systems, working with internal and external stakeholders on resolve errors and review findings
  • Consultative primary point of contact for employee and manager inquiries ensuring absolute discretion and security with highly sensitive data
  • Develop ad hoc and specialized reports to support requests from leaders, the HR team and other internal and external parties.
Qualifications:
  • 2-3 years of payroll experience with Ceridian/Dayforce or another similar system is necessary
  • Post-secondary education in Business, IT, or related discipline
  • Prior experience in HR is advantageous
  • Strong communication skills, capable of describing Payroll and HRIS technical functionality to non-technical users Ability to work effectively in dynamic environments, managing interruptions, and adjusting priorities accordingly
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, specifically excel
  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of the role

** Please Note, you must be legally able to work in Canada**

We thank all candidates for their application however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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