Our core business is developing high-quality light oil and natural gas assets in the United States and crude oil in Canada. Culture counts at Enerplus. Our people achieve our results. How we work together matters. One Enerplus, Be Inclusive, Communicate Effectively, Show Courage, Be Curious, and Live Well, our cultural beliefs, are core to what we do and how we do it.

Interested in joining our team? We are looking for a Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist. This role will be based in either Dickinson, North Dakota or Denver, Colorado and report to the Manager, Total Rewards. The successful candidate will have experience in full-scope US payroll, which includes entering employee changes, preparing payroll journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, completing year-end reporting for W-2s, managing time entry for hourly and non-exempt employees, and filing / document retention. This role will also involve supporting Workers Compensation Administration and administering Leave of Absences and Group Benefits, including annual benefits enrollment, 401K plan contributions, 401K Audits, COBRA, ACA reporting, and EEOC reporting. The preferred candidate will have strong knowledge of payroll and benefits legislation and will apply their knowledge of accounting principles to understand the interconnections with payroll. This job will require forming strong relationships with the business and consulting with employees on confidential matters such as payroll or benefit related inquiries. Experience in ADP Workforce Now is highly desired but not required.

Enerplus is firmly committed to embracing diversity - diverse people, thinking and ideas. We hire based on merit. We encourage anyone to apply without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable status protected by Federal, State/Provincial, or local law.

Enerplus uses an innovative recruitment platform called Applied. Your application will be reviewed blindly - removing unconscious bias and promoting fair and smart hiring decisions. When you apply, you will be asked to answer a set of questions related to this position. Your answers will be made anonymous prior to being reviewed by the hiring team. We look forward to hearing about your experience with Applied.

We thank all applicants for your interest and effort in applying. We only contact candidates selected for interviews. By applying, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information provided during the application and selection process.

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