Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

About Us

At SECURE, we lead the way in waste management and energy infrastructure, providing unmatched security and peace of mind to our customers. Our strength lies in our size, extensive network, solid reputation, industry expertise, and a relentless can-do attitude.

With an expansive infrastructure network spanning Western Canada and North Dakota, we deliver essential solutions where they are needed most. Our partnerships focus on safely recovering oil and metals, disposing of liquid and solid waste, recycling materials such as metals, water, and oil, and reclaiming contaminated land to reduce environmental footprints.

SECURE is committed to innovation, helping our customers lower costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and exceed their business, safety, and environmental goals. We go beyond expectations — mitigating risks, reducing financial obligations, and maximizing value for our clients.

Join SECURE and be part of a team that steps up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share.

Your Opportunity at SECURE

As our Payroll & Benefits Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting payroll and benefits operations for employees across Canada and the USA. Reporting to the Manager, Payroll & Benefits Operations, you'll ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, administer employee benefits, and support employee lifecycle changes. You'll also collaborate with teams across the business to deliver an exceptional employee experience while driving continuous process improvements.

This role is based out of Calgary, AB.

The Team

Our Payroll & Benefits team is collaborative, customer-focused, and committed to delivering accurate, timely payroll and benefits support to employees across Canada and the USA. We partner closely with teams across the business, continuously look for ways to improve our processes, and support one another in providing exceptional service.

Work Environment

This is a 9–12 month fixed-term contract position working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexibility required to support business needs and payroll processing deadlines.

A Day in The Life

• Coordinate semi-monthly payroll processing for employees, including employee lifecycle changes, payroll audits, reconciliations, reporting, and payroll data validation.
• Process employee terminations, prepare final pay calculations, and submit Records of Employment (ROEs) in a timely manner.
• Administer SECURE's employee benefits and savings programs, including enrollments, lifecycle changes, and benefit extensions.
• Process payroll and benefit remittances, including savings plan contributions, CRA payroll taxes, and other required deductions.
• Maintain accurate payroll and benefits records while ensuring the integrity of electronic and paper documentation.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including reconciliations, reporting, T2200s, etc.
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to payroll and benefits inquiries and escalating complex issues as required.
• Partner with Managers, HR Coordinators, and Administrators to maintain accurate employee data and support effective communication across the business.
• Contribute to payroll and benefits improvements, process improvements, and change management initiatives.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience processing payroll for hourly and salaried employees. 
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or currently pursuing a payroll designation.
• Proven knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, including multi-provincial and multi-jurisdictional payroll requirements. 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas, etc.). 
• Experience using UKG, Kronos, and/or Workday is considered an asset.
• Experience processing U.S. payroll is considered an asset.
• Experience administering U.S. employee benefits is considered an asset.
• Experience working in a mid- to large-sized organization is an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet payroll deadlines, and handle confidential information.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.
• A collaborative, self-motivated team player who enjoys continuous improvement and learning new technologies.

What's in it for you

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages and compensation programs
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry-leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives (Our Stories)

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has the right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being a respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support.

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States, and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.