Analyst, Payroll Full-time Job

As a Payroll Analyst with Canadian Natural, you will make a significant contribution by bringing your experience and enthusiasm to administering payroll for all employees. You will demonstrate your ability to adapt to the processes and functionality of Canadian Natural’s HR systems, allowing you to gain exposure to a diverse spectrum of areas. By applying your excellent communication and strong problem-solving skills to complex and challenging payroll processes, you will excel at service delivery while interfacing with clients and employees.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off (Monday to Friday)
• Safety sensitive position: No
• Application deadline: March 17, 2025 

Key Accountabilities:

• Administer payroll on a bi-weekly basis for salaried and hourly employees with varying degrees of complexity
• Calculate and verify salaries, hourly wages, overtime, and all other compensation related elements (including deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings)
• Provide year end support including balancing and auditing to drive accuracy and timely target completion
• Stay up to date with federal and provincial payroll regulations and ensure compliance with tax laws 
• Respond to inquiries from government agencies regarding payroll related matters as well as participate and support annual external audits and other government audits related to applicable government agencies throughout the year
• Maintain detailed records and documentation of payroll functions and processes for audit purposes for compliance with internal controls and audit 
• Investigate, review and recommend enhancements for process changes
• Contribute to the accuracy and integrity of the payroll function within the company, and address employee inquiries and resolve payroll related issues in a timely and professional manner

What you Bring to the Role:

• 3+ years of related experience with High School Diploma or GED
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) Designation required 
• Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) Designation will be considered an asset (completed or in progress)
• Expertise in current legislation related to payroll and employment standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Proven ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve payroll issues and prioritize work to meet tight deadlines
• Experience in Oracle HCM Cloud and UKG (Kronos) and the impact of stock-based compensation on payroll considered an asset

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits 
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.
Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.
Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.
Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.