Job Description

Worker Type: Employee

Group: Employee Well-Being & Total Rewards Department

Job Post End Date: 06/27/2023

About this opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and meticulous Payroll Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Director, Total Rewards, you will be responsible for overseeing and directing all aspects of payroll and time processes for Canadian employees and all expatriates, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. The ideal candidate is highly knowledgeable about Canadian payroll regulations and possesses excellent analytical, problem-solving, customer service and communication skills. Expertise in SAP and Workday would be considered an asset.

About Cenovus:

We\xe2\x80\x99re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus\xe2\x80\x99s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

Our shares trade under the symbol CVE, and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.

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Why we work at Cenovus:

• Safety as a core value
• Competitive compensation
• Flex time
• Employer paid benefits: health, dental, vision & more
• Volunteering opportunities
• Community Investment activities
• Inclusive work environment
• Career progression/internal mobility opportunities
• Company/team building events

Responsibilities:

• Lead overall payroll operations and ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll and time for all employees (salaried, fixed rate, temporary, expatriates).
• Supervise and handle all aspects of SAP Time and Schedule including queries, configuration and maintenance of schedules.
• Develop and maintain payroll policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal, provincial, and local laws, as well as company policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and IT, to ensure seamless integration of payroll processes with other business functions.
• Conduct audits of payroll data, ensuring accuracy. Facilitate investigation of data discrepancies/errors and resolve in a timely manner.
• 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 stakeholders.
• Be responsible for the maintenance of payroll software, ensuring it aligns with Canadian payroll regulations and internal policies.
• Handle sensitive employee information ensuring confidentiality and integrity of data.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers regarding payroll-related inquiries, issues, and policies.
• Collaborate with external auditors during payroll audits and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Coach, mentor, and develop payroll team members, fostering a collaborative, efficient and hard-working work environment.
• Seeks opportunities to improve/enhance payroll and time processes, provide insights and recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Professional certification such as the Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation is highly desirable.
• 5 years of related managerial experience.
• Extensive experience in Canadian payroll management, including a strong understanding of federal, provincial, and local payroll regulations.
• Experience with a large ERP payroll system such as SAP and confirmed experience in optimizing payroll systems.
• Robust system experience with ability to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Sophisticated proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and payroll best practices.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Shown leadership skills and the ability to coach and develop a team.

At Cenovus we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We define diversity as the variety of people, including all of the unique attributes of our staff, as well as the variety of ideas within our organization. Building an inclusive workplace by drawing on the skills and talents of a diverse workforce provides Cenovus with a competitive advantage. We believe it\xe2\x80\x99s important to maximize the potential of everyone who works for our company and ensure people feel respected, appreciated and heard. We define inclusion as \xe2\x80\x98diversity in action,\xe2\x80\x99 creating an environment of involvement, respect and connection, where various ideas, backgrounds and perspectives are harnessed to create business value.

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Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT June 26, 2023.

This posting represents the desired scope, accountabilities, skills and experience requirements of the job. These requirements may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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