Payroll & Time Administration Specialist
Calgary, AB (Onsite)
Contract: November 16, 2026 – November 15, 2027
Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours/week
Pay Rate: $43/hour + 4% Vacation Pay
About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading Canadian energy company, is seeking an experienced Payroll & Time Administration Specialist to join their Payroll team. Reporting to the Manager, Payroll, this role is ideal for a payroll professional with strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and experience with large ERP payroll systems.
In this position, you will support payroll operations by maintaining time and scheduling data, conducting audits, resolving payroll-related issues, and contributing to process improvements and system initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support SAP Time & Schedule inquiries, updates, validations, testing, and audits.
- Configure and maintain employee time and scheduling information.
- Analyze and resolve payroll and time administration issues to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
- Monitor, review, and report on employee leave balances.
- Participate in payroll audits and pay period data validation activities.
- Research and respond to payroll-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Support payroll projects, system enhancements, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with payroll and time administration team members to ensure seamless operations.
- Provide backup support during team absences.
- Assist with year-end payroll activities and reporting requirements.
Qualifications
Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum 4 years of progressive experience working with integrated payroll and financial systems.
- Experience working with a large ERP payroll system.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting and data analysis.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
Assets
- SAP Payroll experience.
- SAP Time Administration experience.
- Professional Payroll Certification (PCP or related designation).
What Makes You Successful
You are a proactive and detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working with data. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, can adapt to changing priorities, and are committed to delivering accurate and efficient payroll support.
Why Apply?
✅ Competitive pay rate of $43/hour plus 4% vacation pay
✅ Long-term 12-month contract opportunity
✅ Gain experience with a large, established organization
✅ Work on payroll enhancements, audits, and system improvement initiatives
✅ Collaborative and professional team environment
If you have a strong payroll background, advanced Excel skills, and experience supporting payroll operations in a large corporate environment, we encourage you to apply today.
Use AI for Hiring: Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.
Why Kelly?
At Kelly®, we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive - both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed. We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and benefits. Join us and discover what’s next for your career!
