Job Description

Ready to Transform Retail? Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada's Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.



Ready to Make an impact?

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opportunity for a Payroll Administrator based out of our office in Calgary, Alberta. This is a 12 month contract.

Here's where you'll be focusing:

Perform employee master data processing while consistently meeting or exceeding established service level agreements (SLA) Assist Stores and Retail Support Centers with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Kronos, SAP HR, and Success Factors Provide Payroll customer service to HR Business Partners, Franchise Operators, people leaders and employees Respond to Payroll emails and phone calls based on established SLA's Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll issues Provide answers/guidance for a broad spectrum of payroll-related questions Provide information to HR Business Partners, Franchise Operators, people leaders and employees to enhance their understanding of payroll processes and tools Communicate and coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders such as CRA, Service Canada, etc. Execute various exception reports to identify payroll errors Print and distribute pay statements and tax statements as required Provide suggestions for continuous improvements to streamline processes and/or administration Assist with special projects/research Ensure all payroll master data records are maintained in accordance with company policy and data governance Audit key payroll data elements to ensure data accuracy Execute pay scale reclassification process Actively participate in the continual improvement of our department by maintaining & updating documentation and training co-workersComplete scanning of payroll documents as required Partner with Human Resources and Operations to provide effective customer service on all payroll related transactions Act as an ambassador for Payroll solutions within HR and the Organization Complete scanning of payroll documents as required

What you have to offer:

Undergraduate Degree or a College Diploma with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience Thorough knowledge of Canadian Payroll regulations Experience with SAP HR System Experience with Dayforce CPA Designation preferred Strong attention to detail Possess strong communication skills (both oral and written) Strong customer service orientation and work ethic Proficient in Microsoft Office Able to be discreet and sensitive to confidential information Able to handle large volumes of work and meet tight deadlines Able to meet customer service standards

Who we are:

We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.



Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better - great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.



Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is fuelled by our purpose and values. It shapes our culture and drives business success. As a family nurturing families, we embed DE&I into everything we do. We know that it takes open minds and respect for distinct perspectives to create engaging workplaces, inclusive customer experiences and strong community partnerships. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

What we offer:

Our Total Rewards package is designed to help our teammates thrive--physically, financially, and emotionally. While offerings vary by role and employment type (full-time, part-time, contractual), eligible teammates may receive:



Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance. Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support. Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security. 10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs. Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company's success. Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth. Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families. Paid Vacation and Days Off to help you recharge.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity--including expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required --please click the "I'm interested" button above. Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.



External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization..



To drive our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week.



If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what Sobeys has to offer, then please apply by the posting end date indicated above. We encourage candidates to submit a resume and take the time to ensure that their application highlights what makes them uniquely qualified for this opportunity!