POSITION SUMMARY
The Specialist, Payroll will support the Payroll Manager during the transition of the organization’s payroll system from ADP Workforce Now to CMiC.
This role is ideal for a payroll professional with strong technical knowledge and hands-on payroll experience who can contribute to system testing, validation, and implementation activities. While the position will provide payroll processing support as needed, its primary focus is to support payroll system implementation, data migration, process alignment, and end-user support throughout the transition.
In this role, the successful candidate will also help develop clear and comprehensive payroll process manuals for CMiC and assist in drafting payroll policy documentation. Working closely with Payroll, and the ERP team, this position plays an important role in ensuring payroll operations remain accurate, compliant, and uninterrupted throughout the implementation period.
Employees are expected to support and participate in a “culture of safety” and adhere to and be ambassadors of Strike’s Code of Conduct and Values, and to treat others with dignity, respect and fairness.
This is a fixed-term contract role focused on supporting payroll operations and system implementation activities during the transition period.
CORE ACCOUNTABILTIES
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of payroll processes, legislation, and compliance requirements.
- Provide payroll processing support as required, including data entry and verification for hourly and salaried employees.
- Respond to requests for payroll information from the Canada Revenue Agency and Service Canada.
- Support the transition of payroll operations from ADP Workforce Now to CMiC.
- Assist with payroll system configuration, data mapping, and setup activities.
- Validate payroll data to ensure accuracy throughout system migration and testing.
- Participate in parallel payroll testing and support issue identification and resolution.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field is preferred.
- National Payroll Institute Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is considered an asset.
Experience
- Minimum of 4 years of payroll administration experience.
- Experience supporting payroll system implementations or migrations is considered an asset.
Knowledge & Skills
- Solid understanding of payroll processes and compliance requirements.
- Experience working with payroll and ERP systems, including ADP Workforce Now and CMiC.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to support payroll system implementation, testing, and data validation activities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Proactive approach to supporting a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.
Why work for Strike:
Based in Western Canada with a head office in Calgary, Alberta, we provide energy and industrial construction and maintenance services across the largest geographical area in Canada.
At Strike, we continuously demonstrate leadership, drive, creativity, and initiative. This has been shown through the recognition of being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2007, and then later recognized at the Platinum Level for Canada’s Best Managed Companies distinction since 2018.
Our team is comprised of loyal, supportive, and forward-thinking industry professionals. We foster a stable, safe, and community-minded environment where you can embrace professional development and maximize your upward mobility. At Strike, we also reward our own people for their continuous commitment, energy, enthusiasm, and results. Our culture at Strike is highly important to us, which is why we make many efforts to support those employed at Strike.
Strike’s main value is that every employee gets home safe. We are a safety-focused company that allows our employees to work efficiently with the safest equipment and procedures. At Strike, we have created a community that supports the importance of physical and mental health. As we value the importance of treating others as we wish to be treated, Strike has a welcoming and inclusive team.
Strike Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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