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Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Job in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: Accountant Staffing
Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-24
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
  • Business
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Contract Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Advance your career as a Contract Payroll and Benefits Specialist in Halifax with a prominent organization in education. This key role oversees payroll functions and drives modernization initiatives.

This position is critical for managing payroll for diverse employee groups and ensuring accurate benefit administration. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in payroll processes, thrive in a manual working environment, and support the upcoming ERP transition while making an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer monthly and bi-weekly payroll processing

• Manage payroll input from manual systems and timesheets

• Update master payroll spreadsheets, including deductions

• Handle onboarding and offboarding from payroll perspective

• Administer employee benefits and remittances

Requirements:

• Experienced in payroll administration in complex environments

• Knowledgeable about payroll legislation and statutory requirements

• Experience with Sage software is beneficial

• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization skills

• Collaborative approach with HR and Finance teams

Leverage your payroll capabilities to enhance systems and processes in a contract role within the educational sector.
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