Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

We currently have an opening for a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator. Reporting to the VP, HR and working closely with the Senior Payroll & Benefits specialist the Payroll & Benefits Coordinator is responsible for providing payroll and benefit program administration and support. More specifically:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as back-up to prepare, process, verify and transmit payroll on the bi-weekly payroll schedule as required.
• Assist the Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist with account reconciliations and reporting, including both month end and year end processing.
• Enter new employee information into the payroll system.
• Set up and maintain digital and physical employee files, including regular filing of digital and/or physical employee records.
• Support the Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialists with completing payroll calculations including insurance reimbursements, accrued vacation time, overtime, and other outstanding payments.
• Set up, administration, termination are reporting of employees in Breeze (time and attendance software program).
• Initiate set up of new employees in our benefit programs (Canada Life, myHSA and Pension plan).
• Respond to employee’s benefits and pension needs, taking the necessary action required.
• Update employee information as required/requested.
• Complete standard employee letters (employment verification, retirement, change in benefits, termination, etc.).
• Support the bonus pay out process by creating individual bonus spreadsheets for managers and create/maintain an overall bonus spreadsheet.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual HR reports as well as various other reports as required.
• Complete administrative tasks for the salary increase as needed and track salary increases for payroll system input.
• Complete standard employee letters (retirement, change in benefits, termination, etc.) as required.
• Other various duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Post secondary education in a related field
• Minimum of 1 year Payroll and Benefits experience
• PCP Certification or working towards
• Technically savvy with experience in payroll systems, Microsoft 365 and an intermediate knowledge of Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Focus on customer service and commitment to professionalism and confidentiality

Working at Peace Hills

Along with a competitive base pay, Peace Hills understands that by reducing work-life struggles, individuals can enjoy a healthier lifestyle while improving productivity at work.  

If you are interested in this great opportunity to build your career submit your resume, stating the position you are applying for, to Peace Hills Insurance at hr@phgic.com.   

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted.