About the Role
Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, this position is focused on preparation, verification and payment of employees on a bi-weekly frequency and on continuous process improvements. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for calculating employer contributions for Canada Pension, Employment Insurance, pension, health care plans, life insurance and union dues; and renewal of insured benefit plans. Work also involves ensuring that remittances and deductions, including pension are remitted and reconciled biweekly and that costing support is provided during the collective bargaining process.
The P&B Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely administration, ensuring compliance with all federal, provincial, legal and collective agreement requirements. This includes verifying earnings, deductions, and benefits while preparing detailed reports for government agencies, carriers, and internal stakeholders. The role also involves analyzing and reconciling payroll-related documentation, such as accounting journals, vacation accruals, and government statistical reporting. Additionally, the incumbent will interact with auditors, work with external benefits providers and Pension Corporation, support the internal finance team, and prepare necessary reports as required.
Your Experience & Skills
- A two (2) year business administration diploma in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in processing full cycle payroll runs, ideally with a premium payroll provider.
- Working knowledge of the SAP Success Factors payroll system or equivalent.
- Demonstrates integrity and confidentiality, with exemplary attention to detail and strong organizational skills. They must be a self-starter who is proactive and capable of time management in a high pace work environment.
- Proficiency in intermediate to advanced Excel is required.
- Certification by the Canadian Payroll Association (PCP/CPM) and/or CEBS Designation or in progress
- National Payroll Institute designation is an asset.
- Membership in the Human Resources Association of Nova Scotia Certified Human Resources Professional designation is an asset.