Payroll & Benefits Specialist - Element Technical Services

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Element Technical Services

Location: Calgary, AB

Organizational Unit: Element Technical Services Inc.

Division: Element Technical Services

Type: Full-Time

Posted: August 12, 2026

Closes: August 31, 2026

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Payroll & Benefits Specialist – Element Technical Services

Calgary, AB

$2,000 Signing Bonus!

About Element Technical Services

Element Technical

Services is a privately owned oilfield services company with operations across

Canada and the United States. We specialize in providing industry-leading

hydraulic fracturing and coiled tubing completion services to our customers.

Our commitment is to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions while

fostering a positive and rewarding work environment for our employees.

As our organization

continues to grow, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented

Payroll &

Benefits Specialist to join our team in downtown Calgary. Reporting to

the Senior Payroll Administrator , the successful candidate will play a

key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining

the highest standards of confidentiality, compliance, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Process

and administer bi-weekly payroll for salaried, hourly, and intermittent

employees across multiple locations and jurisdictions in Canada and the United

States.

Maintain

and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations,

compensation changes, and benefit updates.

Administer

payroll deductions, garnishments, and other employee withholdings.

Assist

with payroll reconciliations and balancing procedures prior to payroll

processing.

Ensure

compliance with applicable payroll legislation, tax regulations, and company

policies while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Enroll,

update, and reconcile employee information within benefit and retirement plan

administration systems.

Prepare

and distribute payroll reports, records of employment, tax forms, and other

payroll-related documentation as required.

Analyze

payroll data and identify opportunities to improve processes and controls.

Maintain

employee earnings, deductions, taxable benefits, and vacation records.

Assist

with payroll system improvements, testing, and implementations.

Respond to

employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, benefits, and tax-related

matters.

Work

collaboratively with Human Resources and Finance to ensure accurate and

efficient payroll administration.

Investigate

and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.

Stay

current with changes to payroll legislation, employment standards, and industry

best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Post-secondary

education in Payroll, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or

a related field.

Minimum

2-3 years of payroll administration experience, preferably in a

multi-provincial or multi-state environment.

Experience

supporting payrolls of 300+ employees, considered an asset

Payroll

Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation completed or actively pursuing

certification.

Strong

understanding of payroll legislation, tax regulations, benefits administration,

and payroll accounting principles.

Advanced

proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Experience

with ADP and/or Avanti payroll systems is considered a strong asset.

Exceptional

attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

Strong

analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to

manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Excellent

written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to

work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Successful

completion of a criminal background check.

What We Offer

Competitive

Salary Based On Qualifications And Experience.

Comprehensive

benefits package including health, dental, and retirement savings programs.

Paid

vacation and personal time off.

Professional

development and career growth opportunities.

Supportive,

collaborative, and team-oriented work environment.

Convenient

downtown Calgary office location.

Why Join Element?

Join a stable

and growing North American energy services company with operations across

Canada and the United States.

Gain

exposure to multi-jurisdictional payroll and benefits administration.

Work

closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, and Operations.

Opportunity

To Assume Increased Responsibilities In Payroll, Benefits, And HR

administration over time.

Exposure

to cross-border payroll and finance functions.

Support

for continuing professional education and PCP/PLP certification.

Be part of

a collaborative team where your contributions have a direct impact on employees

and the organization.

Element Technical Services