Benefits Specialist

Position: Pay and Benefits Specialist
RRC Polytech is Manitoba’s largest institute of applied learning and research, with more than 150 full- and part-time degrees, diploma and certificate options. Through hands‑on and online learning opportunities and state‑of‑the‑art instruction, we prepare our students to become leaders in their fields – while also ensuring they can meet changing industry demands and contribute to the province’s economic growth.

Accessibility and Accommodations
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Pay and Benefits Specialist
People Services

POSITION TYPE:  Full-Time Position Available

** RRC Polytech reserves the right to modify work arrangements in alignment with operational and organizational needs.

EMPLOYEE GROUP:  Union (MGEU)

For the purposes of this job posting, internal applicants and applicants from MITT will be given preference over external applicants.

At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. Consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s):
Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2

SLGBTQlA+ Community. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit:

Employment support is available to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) seeking employment at Red River College Polytechnic. For guidance on the application process, interview preparation, or to discuss accommodation needs, applicants are invited to contact our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant at

TALENT POOL:  This competition may be used to establish a 12-month talent pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies. Even if you do not meet all of the listed qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE TEAM
The People Services team at RRC Polytech is a collaborative partner to leaders and employees across the College. We deliver programs in strategic HR advisory, talent acquisition, labour and employee relations, classification, compensation, employee experience, and organizational development, ensuring our people practices are fair, inclusive, and future focused. Guided by the College’s In Front of What’s Ahead strategy, we strive to create a workplace where every employee feels supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Pay & Benefits Specialist (PBS) is responsible for the accurate and efficient processing of employee pay and benefit transactions. The incumbent will calculate, verify, reconcile, document, and administer employee entitlements and benefit plans; ensure all responsibilities are carried out in accordance with applicable legislation, collective agreements, benefit plan provisions, and human resources/payroll policies and procedures; and respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, entitlements, and benefits as required.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Completion of Payroll Compliance Certificate (PCP) or equivalent combination of education, training & experience may be considered

Significant recent experience in the provision of payroll and benefit administration

Experience using an automated Human Resource Information System (HRIS) for processing of payroll, benefits and employee documentation

Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal…