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Calgary, Ab, Ca

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, including data entry, calculations, audits & reconciliations for both Canadian and US pay groups for semi-monthly pay cycles.Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and state payroll tax regulations.Garnishment calculations & remittancesManage Canadian employee group benefits programs (SunLife) and assist with the management of US employee benefits (PlanSource and other providers)Manage additional benefits such as TRPC (401K), Shareworks (ESPP), Lifeworks (EAP) etcMaintain group benefits lifecycle (onboarding, life changes & offboarding)Collaborate with HR and brokers to optimize benefits offerings and costs.Assist employees with benefits-related inquiries and issues.Collaborate with IT/HRIS teams to implement system upgrades and enhancements.Stay current with federal, provincial, and state payroll and benefits regulations.Ensure filing of payroll tax forms and reports by UKG payment services, including reconciliation of quarterly and year end reporting.Generate regular and ad-hoc reports, as requestedFiling, printing, and distribution of year end information slips for both Canada and US.Work with HRIS for report(s) automationPost payroll remittances, reconciliations, and reporting, as requiredPayroll accounting (Journal Entries) & reconciliationsAssist in audits and special projects, when requiredIdentify opportunities to streamline payroll and benefits processes for efficiency.Implement best practices and recommend process improvements, if necessary.Maintain accurate documentation of policies and procedures.Supervise and mentor payroll and benefits staff.Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching as needed.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

· Led the implementation of the UKG payroll system, managing process design and overseeing payroll, benefits, and accounting workflows.· Transitioned payroll cycles from semi-monthly to bi-weekly, communicating effectively with executive teams and workforce.· Utilized expertise in ADP and UKG to create customized reports for HR and Accounting needs.· Shift and field hourly assistance.· Managed annual benefits enrollment and Savings plan changes. · Handled Disability and Workers' Compensation management efficiently.· Developed processes for Payroll, Benefits, and Accounting within the new system and provided progress updates to stakeholders.· Sharework contribution management and reporting· Conducted thorough system testing and upheld precision during transition.· Provided innovative process recommendations aligned with industry best practices.· Ensured accurate processing of bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly personnel.· Managed internal month-end procedures and year-end requisites.· Kept updated on payroll regulations, standards, and methodologies.· Generated accounting reports including data analysis and GL balancing.· Established Payroll Policies and Procedures, ensuring tax law adherence.

Calgary, Canada Area

• Executed full-cycle payrolls on SAP, ADP, and ADP WFN systems, leading module testing, implementation, and approvals.• Developed innovative solutions and reports to address complex payroll and benefits administration challenges, enhancing overall efficiency.• Collaborated closely with IT teams to adopt emerging technologies and streamline SAP-to-WFN time system interfaces.• Analyzed and reconciled payroll data for accurate reporting to accounting and external stakeholders.• Contributed significantly to testing and implementing enhancements in the Ceridian System, improving overall payroll service quality.

Calgary, Canada Area

• Processed payroll cycles encompassing weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, and quarterly schedules across Canadian, Mexican, and US regions, covering diverse employee categories such as union, non-union, board members, and retirees.• Orchestrated end-to-end management of payroll and HR data, overseeing employee life cycles from onboarding to departure.• Demonstrated a keen problem-solving aptitude, diligently investigating inquiries related to compensation to ensure accurate and prompt resolutions.• Skillfully conducted manual pay computations and managed exceptional payments with precision.• Developed and maintained comprehensive written procedural documentation to ensure seamless processes.• Remained current with dynamic payroll legislative alterations, upholding expertise in compliance.• Contributed effectively to enhancement projects, engaging in research and testing activities to elevate the caliber of payroll services.• Played an integral role in year-end reconciliation and remittances such as T4, T4As, Releve 1, EHT, and WCB, liaising proficiently with various government entities including CRA, Revenue Quebec, CSST, WCB, and Service Canada.• Provided valuable insights and recommendations for process optimization and • Delivered exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders, consistently prioritizing their needs.• Continuously involved in the testing and seamless integration of the Ceridian System, ensuring ongoing system enhancements.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Accountable for supporting the Canadian and US Payroll departments as well as developing partnerships at appropriate levels between the business and IT processes. • Participation in various projects to implement HR/Payroll for new companies and various upgrades to the SAP HR system.• Assist with troubleshooting problems and issues with Payroll and Benefits Administration SAP applications including Time, Payroll, Benefits, 3rd Party and GL Postings, and reports.• Testing of corrections , upgrades and Support Packs of the Canadian and US SAP HR/Payrolls, including the documentation of these tests.• Supporting and training of the payroll and benefits administration users who will assist with these tests.• Assist with developing new solutions or reports for various payroll and benefits administration issues and applications.• Partnering with IT SAP Sustainment team to keep informed of emerging technologies and industry best practices; • Performing periodic reviews and audits of various system configurations to ensure compliance with department requirements .• Assist with the ongoing upgrading and review of the various SAP roles assigned to HR/Payroll system users.• Responsible for testing and documentation of testing results for all fixes, changes, updates and upgrades of the Canadian and US SAP HR/Payroll systems• Oversees the training of the Payroll and Benefits Admin. department users in proper testing techniques and general use and knowledge of the SAP HR/Payroll system

Calgary, Canada Area

Prepared and processed semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy in time entries, garnishments, and special deductions.Coordinated seamlessly among payroll, HR, finance, and other departments, maintaining employee data flow and producing detailed reports on metrics like overtime, leave balances, and pension plans.Managed electronic timekeeping system, setting up profiles, monitoring timesheet submissions, and ensuring precise data transfers.Maintained accurate employee records, promptly processing changes while adhering to policies and regulations.Oversaw company's pension and benefits plans and managed disability and medical leave administration.Handled payroll accounting, including journal entries analysis, and reconciled data for external stakeholders.Led preparation and calculation of compensation, such as salary and housing, for Canadian employees on global assignments.Managed expatriate salary calculations, benefit enrollments, and share programs.Took charge of expatriate pay calculations at year-end, for both inbound and outbound employees.Conducted monthly reconciliations of third-party invoices for benefits, pensions, and shares.Led payroll changes and implementations and served as backup for Statoil Houston Payroll processes.Managed international expatriate payroll for Canadian employees abroad and implemented cross-border payroll processes between US and Canada.

Calgary

• Process new hires and Terminations.• Benefits administration, changes and reconciliations every pay.• Identify and resolve issues arising from review/processing of payroll.• Ensure monthly reports/billings and account reconciliations are accurately posted to the general ledger/Accounting system.• Assist in monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll processes. • ReconcileT4 and W2 reporting requirements including calculation and verification of taxable Benefits.• 401K and RRSP Reconciliation and administration.• Verify vacation accruals and yearly vacation cash out and post carry over vacation requests.• Manage Benefit enrollment program and make any rate changes in the system.• Benefit enrollment change request processing and verification.• Responsible for the integrity of all HR and Benefits master data entered into SAP.• Monthly account reconciliations (both to payments/invoices made to third parties, also to General ledger/Accounting).• Develop, maintain, and execute payroll remittance model for Canadian withholding taxes on Expat staff paid from their home country• Coordinate with international StatoilHydro counterparts and external tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely payroll filings• Assist in preparing T4 forms for Expat employees• Providing leadership and coordination for an external service provider to prepare the Expat Canadian tax returns• Develop, maintain, and execute model to calculate hourly salary and benefit rates for employee cost allocation• Develop structured processes and procedures to ensure all regional payroll taxes are properly calculated and remitted, including Newfoundland HAPSET

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