Payroll Coordinator

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The Opportunity

Payroll Coordinator

Corporate Services

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Type of Employment: Full Time, Term (ending March 2028)
Union Status: Excluded
Competition # COR 26089
Closing Date: October 28, 2026

The Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Coordinator is responsible for strict adherence to collective agreements, best practice, and legislation to ensure accurate and timely processing of comprehensive biweekly payroll for employees. The Payroll Coordinator is responsible to collect, verify and process all payroll information utilizing established policies and procedures.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

The Payroll Coordinator will process the employee life cycle in SAP, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of payroll related payments by:

• Adhering to payroll and organizational policies and procedures
• Creating and maintaining all pertinent data related to the employee life cycle such as appointments, transfers, leaves, promotions, terminations, time entry.
• Ensuring that all service-related entitlements and premiums such as vacation, and general illness are adjusted to align with policy.
• Understanding and consistently applying relevant articles of collective agreements, regulations and labour standards code including but not limited to pay increments, vacations, holidays, vacation pay, prepaid leave, and overtime pay. Seek clarification and escalates matters as required to the Payroll Supervisor or Payroll Specialist.
• Maintaining contact with employees to advise of any pay-related issues. Respond to employee enquiries on payroll and benefit matters.
• Enrolling/terminating employees in benefit and pension plans by completing paperwork and performing online enrollments/terminations.
• Identifying risks or problems and bringing them to the attention of the Payroll Supervisor or Payroll Specialist.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Must Have

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field
• Strong attention to detail with excellent data entry skills and minimal entry errors
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and efficiently transition to changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills. A high degree of confidentiality and discretion is essential
• Ability to function under high pressure situations and tight deadlines

Nice to Have

• Previous related experience processing payroll for a medium to large, unionized organization would be considered an asset.
• Experience and working knowledge with SAP HR/Payroll module
• A Canadian Payroll Association designation (PCP, CPM) or working toward one of these

The Fine Print

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered.

A little bit about us

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency

At the Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA), we take pride in managing, maintaining, and operating government-owned public housing across the province. From single-family homes to high-rise apartments, our goal is simple: to provide safe, affordable housing that helps individuals and families build better lives in communities where they can thrive.

When you join our team, you'll work alongside dedicated professionals who care deeply about making a positive impact and providing exceptional service. We offer a competitive total compensation package that recognizes your contributions, supports your well-being, and gives you the opportunity to be a part of something meaningful. Together, we are shaping the future of public housing in Nova Scotia. If you're ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Are you interested?

Work With Us

Salary: $54,243.39 - $63,688.97 Salary (TE 19)
Schedule: 35-hour work week

Additional benefits for this position also include:

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and pension
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick time and additional leaves
• Work-life balance supports such as modified work weeks
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

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We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process, please let us know. If you're part of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify when applying.

Please submit your application through CareerBeacon.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.