Payroll Specialist

Why Keyera?

It’s our purpose-driven culture, benefits, and people. From flexible, customizable benefits and an employer-funded pension plan to our Keyera Connects social investment program and paid employee volunteer days, we’re focused on empowering our people and communities.

When you work with us, you'll enjoy:

Flexible Benefits to meet your individual and family needs, including

• $3,500 plus 4.5% of base salary each year to customize your benefits and investments

• Saving plan options, including an Employee Share Purchase Plan, RRSP, and TFSA

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan funded by Keyera up to 10% of base salary

• Wellness Personal Spending Account of $750 per year to cover wellness expenses

Paid vacation and eight flex days each year

• Two paid volunteer days each year to support the causes that are most important to you

• Employee Family Assistance Program with a variety of support resources from professional counselling to financial planning support and more.

Role/Location Specific

• Keyera’s Northern Allowance is a tiered incentive program based on years of service, currently offered to employees working at the following locations: Grande Prairie Office, Wapiti, Simonette, Gold Creek, South Cheecham, and Fox Creek Terminal. This information reflects the current state of the program and may be subject to change over time.

Please note that compensation and benefits may be different based on the work location, position, and a candidate's experience and qualifications.

THE POSITION

As a valuable member of the Keyera Human Resources group, the Payroll Specialist will be a key part of the team responsible for processing and paying a semi-monthly, multi-jurisdictional, multi-union payroll for 1300+ (and growing) salaried and hourly employees - accurately and on time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Continually maintaining and using your superior knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance and reporting requirements and ensuring that proper procedures are followed.

• Processing semi-monthly payroll for both Canada and the US.

• Ensuring accurate and timely payroll system changes, such as rates, garnishments, new hire audits, promotion/transfer audits, terminations, etc.

• Responding to enquiries from regulatory bodies such as CRA and Service Canada.

• Collaborating with various stakeholders to learn about, and improve, Payroll and Payroll adjacent processes.

• Consistently responding to employee and HR inquiries in a timely and helpful manner.

• Actioning annual processes including but not limited to salary/rate increases, STIP, LTIP and year end.

• Helping to mentor any junior members of the team.

• Other payroll related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

Education/Skills/Experience:

• 3+ years post Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation.

• 8+ years of direct payroll experience, with increasingly higher responsibility.

• Exceptional knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and regulations.

• Experience with the Workday Canadian Payroll module.

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

• Experience with process improvement initiatives across multiple teams.

• Previous experience with US payroll and legislation is an asset.

• Previous experience with unions is an asset.

Personal Qualities:

• Exceptional focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

• A strong sense of urgency.

• A “go-getter” who can run with unclear tasks, take initiative and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to find answers.

• A customer service oriented, responsive attitude (i.e. helpful demeanor).

• Very well organized, and able to multi-task.

• A kind and caring team player, who values relationships.

• Comfortable in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

At Keyera, we embrace collaboration, inclusion, and a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Our values foster an environment for every person to bring their whole self to work.

We offer a well-rounded total compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program designed with the well-being and empowerment of our employees and their families in mind.

If you are interested in an opportunity to join a winning, purpose-driven culture then you’ll enjoy a career with us.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.