Are you a payroll professional who enjoys improving processes, solving problems, and working with people?

We're looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist who wants to do more than simply process payroll. This is an opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys building relationships across a business, and gets satisfaction from finding better, smarter ways of doing things.

At Manatokan Oilfield Services Inc., you'll play an important role in supporting payroll operations across two Canadian companies, working with a variety of employees, departments, and operational teams.

We're looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas, challenge existing processes, and help us continue to improve how we deliver payroll services to our people.

If you're someone who sees an inefficient process and immediately starts thinking about how to improve it, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you'll take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function for approximately 250 employees across Alberta, Newfoundland and New Brunswick.

You'll oversee two bi-weekly payrolls supporting Manatokan Oilfield Services Inc. and ASCO Canada, with exposure to different provincial requirements, operational environments, and employee groups.

This is a hands-on position with the autonomy to manage your responsibilities, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact on the way payroll operates.

What makes this chance different?

- Make an impact: Help identify inefficiencies, strengthen internal controls, and introduce practical improvements to payroll processes.
- Work with people: Build strong working relationships with employees, managers, HR, Finance, and Operations across Canada.
- Take ownership: Be the go-to payroll expert, with the independence to manage your function and influence how things are done.
- Enjoy variety: Work across multiple provinces, operational teams, and payroll requirements. No two pay periods are exactly the same.
- Help shape the future: Play an important role in improving payroll accuracy, reporting, systems, and overall efficiency.

What You'll Be Doing

Payroll Management & Compliance

- Manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing for approximately 250 employees across two payroll accounts.
- Review and validate timesheets, attendance, travel allowances, adjustments, bonuses, and other payroll inputs.




- Process terminations, retroactive payments, special earnings, deductions, and other payroll transactions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable employment standards, CRA requirements, collective agreements, and provincial legislation.
- Complete payroll reconciliations, statutory remittances, year-end reporting, and T4 preparation.

Process Improvement & Problem-Solving

- Identify opportunities to simplify payroll processes, reduce manual administration, and improve accuracy.
- Review existing workflows and recommend practical improvements to payroll systems, procedures, and internal controls.
- Work collaboratively with HR, Finance, and Operations to improve the flow of payroll information.
- Develop more efficient reporting, reconciliation, and documentation practices.
- Proactively investigate recurring payroll challenges and implement solutions that address the root cause.

Employee Support & Collaboration

- Act as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers regarding payroll questions and concerns.
- Build positive relationships with teams across our Canadian operations.
- Explain payroll information clearly and professionally, helping employees understand their pay, deductions, and benefits.
- Partner with HR and Finance on employee changes, benefits, payroll adjustments, and reporting.
- Provide guidance and support to managers on payroll processes and requirements.

Benefits, Reporting & Reconciliation

- Complete monthly benefits reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Reconcile RRSP contributions, statutory deductions, and other payroll-related accounts.
- Prepare accurate payroll reports and analysis for management.
- Support internal and external audits and ensure appropriate payroll documentation is maintained.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical payroll experience with a proactive, people-focused approach.

You'll be a great fit if you:

- Have extensive Canadian payroll experience,



ideally 5–8 years in a comparable role.
- Have strong working knowledge of ADP payroll systems.
- Enjoy identifying inefficiencies and finding better ways to get things done.
- Are comfortable taking ownership of your work and managing priorities independently.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills and genuinely enjoy helping people.
- Can confidently navigate complex payroll situations and resolve issues with professionalism and sound judgment.
- Have experience with payroll across multiple Canadian provinces.
- Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing deadlines.
- Understand the importance of confidentiality, compliance, and accurate reporting.
- Enjoy working in a collaborative environment while having the autonomy to manage your own responsibilities.

Additional assets:

- Recognized Canadian payroll certification.
- Experience supporting payroll in industrial, oilfield services, transportation, or other operational environments.
- Experience with unionized employees and collective agreements.
- Previous involvement in payroll process improvements, system enhancements, or automation initiatives.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive group benefits and RRSP program.
- A collaborative role working with employees and leaders across Canada.
- The ability to contribute ideas and implement meaningful improvements.
- Exposure to two established businesses operating in different industries and regions.

This position is based in our Calgary office location, with infrequent travel to our Alberta operating sites.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and making processes better, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for someone who wants to make a difference, take ownership, and bring new ideas to the table.

Apply today and help us build a more efficient, accurate, and people-focused payroll function.

Pay: $80,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care

Experience:

- Payroll: 8 years (required)
- ADP: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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