Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Cambridge

60K-75K

A growing Canadian organization is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Payroll & Benefits Coordinator to support payroll administration, employee benefits, pension programs, and related HR operations. This role is ideal for an organized professional who enjoys working with data, maintaining accuracy, and providing strong internal support in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to the timely processing of payroll and benefits activities while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary 60K-75K
• Flexible health and dental coverage effective Day 1
• Pension contribution program effective Day 1
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development and educational support
• Opportunities for career growth within a collaborative environment
• Supportive and team-oriented workplace culture

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple provinces
• Maintain payroll records, employee data, earnings, deductions, and benefit changes within HRIS and payroll systems
• Review payroll information for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Support year-end payroll activities including reconciliations and tax documentation
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and pension administration
• Administer employee benefits programs including enrollments, changes, and terminations
• Coordinate pension contributions and benefits deductions through payroll systems
• Assist with disability program administration and communication with providers
• Reconcile benefit invoices and support reporting and audit requirements
• Prepare payroll and benefits reports for internal review and compliance purposes
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all employee and payroll records

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Payroll, Business Administration, or a related field
• PCP designation completed or in progress is preferred
• 1–2 years of payroll administration experience
• Experience with multi-provincial payroll processing considered an asset
• Exposure to processing payroll in a unionized environment
• Familiarity with HRIS, payroll, or workforce management systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex data accurately
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong communication and customer service abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• Bilingual French/English is considered an asset 

This is an excellent opportunity with a growing, global organization and dynamic team. Apply online today or send your CV to sarah@toptiertalentgroup.com for more info!