Payroll & Advantages Specialist – Element Technical Services

by | Aug 12, 2026

Organizational Unit: Element Technical Services Inc.

$2,000 Signing Bonus!

About Element Technical Services

Element Technical
Services is a privately owned oilfield services company with operations across
Canada and the United States. We specialize in providing industry-leading
hydraulic fracturing and coiled tubing completion services to our customers.
Our commitment is to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions while
fostering a positive and rewarding work environment for our employees.

As our organization
continues to grow, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll &
Benefits Specialist to join our team in downtown Calgary. Reporting to
the Senior Payroll Administrator , the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, compliance, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

- Process
and administer bi-weekly payroll for salaried, hourly, and intermittent employees across multiple locations and jurisdictions in Canada and the United States.
- Maintain
and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations,
compensation changes, and benefit updates.
- Administer
payroll deductions, garnishments, and other employee withholdings.
- Assist
with payroll reconciliations and balancing procedures prior to payroll processing.
- Ensure
compliance with applicable payroll legislation, tax regulations, and company policies while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Enroll,
update, and reconcile employee information within benefit and retirement plan administration systems.




- Prepare
and distribute payroll reports, records of employment, tax forms, and other payroll-related documentation as required.
- Analyze
payroll data and identify opportunities to improve processes and controls.
- Maintain
employee earnings, deductions, taxable benefits, and vacation records.
- Assist
with payroll system improvements, testing, and implementations.
- Respond
to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, benefits, and tax-related matters.
- Work
collaboratively with Human Resources and Finance to ensure accurate and efficient payroll administration.
- Investigate
and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Stay
current with changes to payroll legislation, employment standards, and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

- Post-secondary
education in Payroll, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or an related field.
- Minimum
2-3 years of payroll administration experience, preferably in a multi-provincial or multi-state environment.
- Experience
supporting payrolls of 300+ employees, considered an asset
- Payroll
Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation completed or actively pursuing certification.
- Solid
understanding of payroll legislation, tax regulations, benefits administration,
and payroll accounting principles.




- Advanced
proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Experience
with ADP and/or Avanti payroll systems is considered a strong asset.
- Exceptional
attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong
analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to
manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to
work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
- Successful
completion of a criminal background check.

What We Offer

- Competitive
salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Comprehensive
benefits package including health, dental, and retirement savings programs.
- Paid
vacation and personal time off.
- Professional
development and career growth opportunities.
- Supportive,
collaborative, and team-oriented work environment.
- Convenient
downtown Calgary office location.

Why Join Element?

- Join a stable
and growing North American energy services company with operations across Canada and the United States.
- Gain
exposure to multi-jurisdictional payroll and benefits administration.
- Work
closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, and Operations.
- Opportunity
to assume increased responsibilities in payroll, benefits, and HR administration over time.
- Exposure
to cross-border payroll and finance functions.
- Support
for continuing professional education and PCP/PLP certification.
- Be part of
a collaborative team where your contributions have a direct impact on employees and the organization.

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📌 Payroll & Benefits Specialist – Element Technical Services (Calgary)
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📍 Calgary