Contract HR Payroll Project Analyst

We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating sustainability 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’s 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.

Reporting to the Manager, Payroll, the Payroll Project Analyst will support a large-scale Canadian payroll and time management implementation. This role is focused on data validation, compliance, and ensuring payroll accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.

What you will do

Analyze and validate high volumes of payroll and time data, including 38,000+ matrix data points

Audit earnings, deductions, and payroll configurations to ensure accuracy and alignment with design requirements

Research and validate Canadian payroll legislation and statutory compliance obligations

Review and reconcile union agreement provisions against current payroll practices and solution design

Support work schedule cleanup and broader data quality initiatives

Interpret findings and provide clear recommendations to project stakeholders

Partner with the Time and Pay Project team to resolve issues and provide guidance

Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and other cross-functional teams

Participate in system testing, validation cycles, and implementation activities

Maintain and update payroll and timekeeping process documentation

What you bring

PCP designation required, with NPI or advanced payroll certification considered an asset

Demonstrated experience supporting payroll or HRIS implementations

Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll or Time Tracking

Advanced Excel skills, including large dataset analysis, reconciliation, and validation

Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, compliance requirements, and internal controls

Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team

High degree of professionalism and confidentiality

Nice to have

Experience working in a large, complex, or unionized organization

Exposure to oil and gas or energy sector environments

Experience with payroll data migration and parallel testing