Introduction

Brunel is seeking an experienced and meticulous Contract Payroll Analyst to support a Human Resources team in Calgary. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will process payroll for Canadian employees and all expatriates, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

What are you going to do

  • Prepare and process payroll for all Canadian employees (salaried, fixed rate, temporary, and expatriates), and support regulatory filing and year-end activities.
  • Maintain the accuracy of all payroll-related data.
  • Maintain and update payroll policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal, provincial, and local laws and company policies.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT so payroll processes integrate smoothly with other business functions.
  • Audit payroll data for accuracy, and investigate, resolve, or escalate discrepancies and errors in a timely manner.
  • Assist and back up other members of the payroll team as required.
  • Stay up to date with changes in Canadian payroll legislation and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
  • Prepare and submit payroll reports, including year-end tax forms, to government authorities and internal partners.
  • Handle sensitive employee information with confidentiality and integrity.
  • Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on payroll-related inquiries, issues, and policies.
  • Work with external auditors during payroll audits and ensure audit requirements are met.
  • Build strong relationships with payroll team members to support an efficient, high-performing work environment.
  • Look for opportunities to improve payroll and time processes, and provide insights and recommendations.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Legally eligible to work in Canada.
  • 6-10 years of payroll experience. Proficiency running in-house payroll is required.
  • Experience processing multi-provincial and multi-cycle payroll.
  • Strong understanding of federal, provincial, and local payroll regulations.
  • Experience with a large ERP payroll system. Expertise in SAP Payroll is an asset.
  • Professional payroll certification or designation is highly desirable.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
  • Strong understanding of internal controls and payroll best practices.
  • Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.

What we offer

Why work with Brunel? We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities from over 100 offices globally in 42 countries. Advancing your career takes time and effort - let us match you to your ideal position.

Closing: November 29, 2026

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