Title: Payroll and HR Systems Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Human ResourcesManager

Classification: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Hybrid, Central Branch (in office about 2 days per week)

Hours per Week:35 hours

Salary Range: $74,174.92 - $87,264.60 annual + benefits

Posted: October 22, 2026

Closes: November 5, 2026 at 4 PM Eastern

***This position will fill an existing vacancy

About the Library

Everyone at Burlington Public Library, no matter what your role, works together for the betterment of the people, the community, and the organization we serve.

We bring our best selves to work, delight in helping others, and have an abiding passion for service excellence. Each of us excels in the personal qualities and skills that are essential to our work and the BPL Team.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Payroll & HR Systems Specialist to take ownership of payroll and HR systems at BPL. You’ll be responsible for full-cycle payroll for both hourly and salaried employees, along with benefits and pension administration. You will also be the go‑to resource for employees, managers and senior leaders when administrative questions come up. This role will keep our HR systems running smoothly, including our HRIS, learning and performance management systems, and play an active role in the continued evolution of our digital HR platforms. You’ll provide backup support for recruitment and help ensure our HR processes and systems continue to support a great employee experience.

If you enjoy being the person who knows how things work, solves problems and keeps the details moving behind the scenes, this role gives you plenty of opportunity to make an impact.

What You Bring





- 3-5 years of experience in payroll, benefits and pension administration.
- Post‑secondary diploma in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline is required. A specialization in payroll/compensation is preferred.
- Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification with the National Payroll Institute is required.
- Certified Human Resources Professional designation is an asset.
- Dayforce experience, including implementation and ongoing enhancements, would be an asset.
- Experience working as part of a Human Resources team is an asset.

What You’ll Do

Payroll & Benefit Administration

- Administer full‑cycle bi‑weekly payroll for a mid‑sized workforce of salaried and hourly employees in a computerized environment. Processing includes reviewing and verifying payroll information, performing required calculations, and processing employee changes.
- Ensureall detailed data entry isaccurate and audit the pay for every employee; checking earnings and deductions to ensure data integrity, system setup, and payroll administration continues with a high degree of accuracy.
- Responsible for the onboarding and maintenance of staff into benefit programs and pension plan.
- Maintain compliance with Canadian payroll legislation and statutory requirements including CPP, EI, income tax deductions,



WSIB requirements and ROE administration.
- Serve as a point of contact for payroll inquiries, responding to employees and management with accuracy and professionalism.
- Contribute to payroll projects and process improvements
- Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge on payroll, benefits and pension legislation.
- Maintainaccuratepaper and electronic records, ensuring files aremaintainedin accordance withFIPPA/privacy guidelines and other recordkeeping requirements.

HR Systems

- Support and maintain BPL’s HR systems, including Dayforce (HRIS), Culture Amp (performance management) and TalentLMS (learning management), helping ensure they run smoothly and continue to meet the needs of our employees and organization.
- Update and maintain the integrity of the HRIS, which includes,but is not limited to,initialsystem setup andsupporting employment changesthroughout the employment life cycle.
- Responsible for HRIS routine system upgrades or implementation of new system features,including testing of system changes
- Maintains and supports the Learning Management System and contributes to its continued evolution to support organizational learning and employee development.
- Provides system administration and support throughout the employee performance management cycle, ensuring the Performance Management System runs smoothly and effectively.
- Responsible for providing reports, as needed, to Managers and Senior Leadership.

HR Coordination & Support

- Provides back‑up support for recruitment activities, including assisting with job postings, applicant administration, interview coordination, candidate

📌 Payroll and HR Systems Specialist (Canada)
🏢 Burlington Public Library
📍 Canada