Manager, Rewards & Payroll

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Join Our Mission at the Calgary Drop-In Centre

At the Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre (the DI), we’re looking for passionate, community‑minded people who know that kindness can change lives.

Whether you’re helping guests find housing, supporting their recovery journey, or keeping our operations running strong, your work here truly matters. Every role at the DI is about creating possibilities for others, and for yourself.

The Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre (the DI) is a low‑barrier, housing‑focused organization serving some of Calgary’s most vulnerable community members.

We believe everyone deserves dignity, safety, and the opportunity to thrive. Every day, our team meets people where they’re at — offering basic needs, compassion, and connection while helping them move toward stable, permanent housing.

Our work is guided by the principles of housing first, trauma‑informed care, harm reduction, and recovery‑oriented practice. But above all, we’re guided by people — their stories, their strengths, and their potential.

When you join the DI, you’re joining a team built on respect, collaboration, and heart.

Position Title: Manager, Total Rewards & Payroll
Reports To: Director, People & Culture
Employment Type: Full‑time Permanent
Schedule: 5 days on/2 days off, Monday to Friday

The People & Culture team is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and values‑driven workplace. We work closely with leaders and employees to support meaningful work experiences, a positive organizational culture and strive to create an environment where people feel supported, heard, and valued.

Every role at the DI makes a difference. In this position, you will:

• Shape a high‑performing Payroll and Benefits team through strong leadership, coaching, and development; driving service excellence aligned with the Agency’s culture and vision.
• Champion collaboration with key stakeholders to deliver a strategic, end‑to‑end Payroll and Total Rewards program that meets the evolving needs of the Agency.
• Strengthen best‑practice operations by reviewing, analyzing, and improving payroll, benefits, and tax processes end‑to‑end.
• Provide hands‑on support and backup to the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to ensure seamless, on‑time payroll delivery.
• Elevate operations through continuous improvement: simplifying processes, strengthening controls, and enhancing efficiency and data integrity.
• Lead the DI’s Total Rewards strategy, shaping compensation, benefits, and time‑off programs that support employees throughout every stage of their journey while advancing the DI’s short-& long-term objectives.
• Execute end‑to‑end leave administration across disability and leave programs, delivering a consistent, values‑aligned experience supported by accurate reporting, and collaborate closely with Health, Safety, and Wellness to ensure seamless WCB processes and communication.
• Support and collaborate with the Director, People and Culture to shape and deliver the annual compensation program, aligning execution with the DI’s compensation philosophy and broader Total Rewards strategy.
• Oversee and strengthen job evaluation processes ensuring alignment with organizational compensation frameworks.

As a leader, you’ll bring thoughtful, values‑aligned solutions to life while keeping the employee experience at the heart of every decision

This role is ideal for a people‑focused leader who values collaboration and purpose, thrives as a strategic partner and is passionate about creating positive, meaningful employee experiences.

We know that great people come from all kinds of backgrounds. You don’t have to check every single box! If you’re passionate about helping others and share our values, we want to hear from you.

• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible payroll, compensation and total rewards experience with a history of demonstrating a passion for delivering exceptional service
• Post Secondary Degree with preference given to specialties in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• 3+ years of experience…