Payroll Specialist

Requisition ID:
179262

Job Level:
Mid Level

Home District/Group:
Kiewit Energy Canada District

Department:
Shared Services

Market:
OGC

Employment Type:
Full Time

Position Overview
Kiewit Energy Canada is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the team in Calgary.

District Overview
Kiewit Energy Canada is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.  We are a major industrial contractor that work on projects that involve construction of oil & gas facilities such as oilsands processing, including steam–assisted gravity drainage facilities, upgrading & refining, midstream facilities, power & co-generation, terminal projects (ex. LNG, LPG, etc.), Water Treatment and major mine developments.  We also have a Modular Yard facility in Edmonton, Alberta. Our engineering branch is a leading-edge division that offers innovative engineering services for our current projects and new pursuits in Canada.  Our design services group are based in Calgary, Lenexa KS and Houston TX offering expertise in process, piping, mechanical, electrical and civil/structural disciplines.

Location
This position is based in Calgary, AB. The successful candidate will be able to work in office 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Performing weekly payroll verification
• Understanding the payroll and HR process workflows
• Master the systems used to properly hire, transfer, terminate, and pay all employees
• Performing basic clerical functions such as filing, copying, and data entry
• Manage assigned workflows to ensure timely processing of vendor invoices
• Some AP duties will also be assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 year in an accounting focused administrative or clerk role with a focus on payroll (additionnaly experience in AP an asset)
• Experience working in SAP is an asset
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new processes and procedures in order to ensure efficiency and excellence
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy with minimal supervision in a high-volume environment
• Ability to understand both functional and end-to-end processes and controls
• Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to use logic and reasoning to analyze and identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Working knowledge of computers and experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• Experience in a professional work environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; clearly conveys messages and ideas, gains understanding; generates interest and holds attention, listens and is open to the ideas of others
• Highly motivated and self-directed; initiative and a sense of urgency to get things done
• Attention to detail with ability to recognize discrepancies; ability to spot and anticipate problems and seek solutions
• Excellent analytical, math and organization skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work
• Excellent customer service and collaboration skills; ability to connect and build relationships with others inside and outside the organization
• Must be flexible to take on new duties as they arise.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.