Reports to: Director, People & Culture

Position Summary
The Benefits & Payroll Coordinator is responsible for accurate and timely processing of payroll and the administration of employee benefits programs, while serving as a trusted point of contact for employees with pay and benefits questions. As the role is responsible for multiple entities, this individual must be highly organized and detail oriented.

Key Responsibilities
Payroll
Process payroll for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery

Enter and maintain employee pay data, including but not limited to current hires, terminations, salary changes, commissions, bonuses, and deductions

Reconcile payroll registers, general ledger entries, and CRA remittances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

Prepare and remit statutory deductions (CPP, EI, income tax) and support year-end reporting, including T4s and ROEs

Serve as point of contact for Payroll matters

Benefits Administration
Administer group benefits programs, including enrolments, changes, terminations, and life events

Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and liaise with the benefits provider(s) and appropriate parties to resolve issues

Respond to employee questions on
benefits, and leaves with clarity and professionalism, escalating to the Director, People & Culture as needed

Maintain accurate payroll and benefits records in Payworks, BambooHR, and other relevant systems

Support compliance with Alberta employment standards and federal payroll legislation





Maintain effective and ongoing communication with People & Culture and relevant team members to relay changes of information, ask for support, etc.

Other duties as assigned

What you bring to York
Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting, or a related field preferred

3-5 years of experience in payroll and/or benefits administration

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation, or working towards it, considered an asset

Experience processing multi-entity payroll

Experience using Payworks preferred; experience with BambooHR an asset

Working knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and Alberta employment standards

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate Excel skills

Familiarity with Service Canada SUB Plans/Top-up programs

Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters and information with care

Sense of urgency and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet payroll deadlines

High degree of accuracy with attention to detail

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively and independently with a positive attitude

Demonstrated alignment with York's company values

Customer service approach while interacting with employees and York Partners

Core Competencies
Attention to Detail

Confidentiality & Integrity

Time Management & Organization

Communication

Problem-Solving Skills

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📌 Benefits & Payroll Coordinator (Alberta)
🏢 K Group
📍 Alberta