Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.
Ready to make an impact? Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opportunity for a 6 months contract as Payroll Administrator based out of our office in Stellarton.
Where You Will Be Focusing Perform employee master data processing while consistently meeting or exceeding established service level agreements (SLA)
Assist Stores and Retail Support Centers with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Kronos, SAP HR, and Success Factors
Provide Payroll customer service to HR Business Partners, Franchise Operators, people leaders and employees
Respond to Payroll emails and phone calls based on established SLA’s
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll issues
Provide answers/guidance for a broad spectrum of payroll-related questions
Provide information to HR Business Partners, Franchise Operators, people leaders and employees to enhance their understanding of payroll processes and tools
Communicate and coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders such as CRA, Service Canada, etc.
Execute various exception reports to identify payroll errors
Print and distribute pay statements and tax statements as required
Provide suggestions for continuous improvements to streamline processes and/or administration
Assist with special projects/research
Ensure all payroll master data records are maintained in accordance with company policy and data governance Audit key payroll data elements to ensure data accuracy




Execute pay scale reclassification process
Actively participate in the continual improvement of our department by maintaining & updating documentation and training co-workersComplete scanning of payroll documents as required
Partner with Human Resources and Operations to provide effective customer service on all payroll related transactions
Act as an ambassador for Payroll solutions within HR and the Organization
Complete scanning of payroll documents as required
What You Have To Offer Undergraduate Degree or a College Diploma with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
Thorough knowledge of Canadian Payroll regulations
Experience with SAP HR System (asset)
Experience with Dayforce
Strong attention to detail
Possess strong communication skills (both oral and written)
Strong customer service orientation and work ethic
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Able to be discreet and sensitive to confidential information
Able to handle large volumes of work and meet tight deadlines
Able to work independently
Who We Are Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores.



Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering excellent food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.
Total Rewards Health and dental benefits
Retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan
10% in-store discount at participating banners
Virtual healthcare
An Employee and Family Assistance Program
Learning and development opportunities
Parental leave top-up
Paid vacation
Compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth
Including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required.
Additional Information External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization.
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.
Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.

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📌 Administrator Payroll (12 Month Contract) (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Sobeys
📍 Nova Scotia