Payroll and Benefits CoordinatorPosition: Benefits and Payroll Coordinator

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Starting Rate of Pay: $30.21 - $35.07

Anticipated Start Date: November 16, 2026

Please apply by October 25, 2026

Hiring Declarations

Compass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions. We value authentic applications that accurately reflect each candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information submitted is truthful and represents their own work and experience.

About Us:

Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit child care organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 80 Home childcare providers, we offer 46 high-quality licensed childcare centres and over 80 licensed homes serving over 4,000 families

For over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and child care. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children’s curiosity and whole selves. Our organization fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member has the chance to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.

Job Posting Declarations:

Compass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions. We value authentic applications that accurately reflect each candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information submitted is truthful and represents their own work and experience.





This posting is for a new position within our Human Relations Team to support with organizational growth.

About Compass Early Learning and Care:

Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit childcare organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 80 Home childcare providers, we offer 46 high-quality licensed childcare centers and over 50 licensed homes serving over 4,000 families

For over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and childcare. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children’s curiosity and whole selves. Our organization fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.

Please see our attached Vision Framework for more information:

About the Role:

The Payroll and Benefits Coordinator is responsible for administering and supporting our benefits, pension, leaves of absence and payroll coordination within the organization.

Some accountabilities associated with the role include:

Payroll System:

- Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll for the organization.
- WSIB, Employer Health Tax,



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- Reviewing and verifying timesheets, attendance records, wage changes, and other payroll data.
- Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy within payroll systems.
- Administer payroll deductions, garnishments, taxes, and benefit withholdings.
- Reconcile payroll reports and assist with audits and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with HR and Finance teams regarding new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and benefit updates.
- Prepare payroll-related reports and maintain confidential records.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, deductions, and payroll procedures.

Benefits Coordination:

- Onboarding, offboarding, employment leaves, and employment changes
- General communication with benefits representatives and staff
- Monthly/quarterly audits, reviews, and reporting
- Plan renewals and changes

Pension Coordination:

- Onboarding, offboarding, employment leaves and employment changes
- General communication with pension representatives and staff
- Pension contribution reporting

Leaves of Absence Coordination:

- Communication with employees and all stakeholders regarding employee leaves of absence (including benefits, pension, WSIB)
- Tracking dates and documents as they pertain to employee leaves
- Complete forms and reports that pertain to employee leaves

Skills and Qualifications:

- 2 to 5 years minimum of payroll processing experience
- Experience working within a Human Resources Information System (Required)
- Experience in using Workday or similar Payroll systems (Preferred)
- Post Secondary Diplo

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