Day-to-Day Responsibilities

The position of Coordinator, Payroll & Benefits involves overseeing the full payroll cycle, including payroll processing, deductions, and benefit enrolment. The role is integral to ensuring accurate pay, compliance with regulations, and handling sensitive employee data with confidentiality. You will be expected to maintain and improve processes, reconcile payroll to accounts, and produce regular reporting to support HR and finance teams.

Additional responsibilities include acting as a point of contact for complex payroll inquiries, preparing year-end filings and remittances, and optimizing HRIS system integrations. This role also supports compensation reviews, benefits renewals, and assists with HR communications and change management initiatives.

You will directly support both staff and management, delivering exceptional internal service and collaborating on payroll-related projects. A critical part of your role will be staying informed on legislative changes and responding quickly to ensure continued compliance.

Attention to detail, analytical skills and an ability to handle competing deadlines are essential. You will also have opportunities to assist in the annual staffing budget process and employee training sessions.

This is a full-time, permanent, hourly position with a 35-hour work week, offering a stable and predictable schedule in a collaborative hybrid work environment.

What Makes This Position a Good Fit

One of the biggest strengths is the emphasis on both accountability and teamwork. The employer has defined pillars of workplace culture designed to support growth and collaboration.

Another plus is the comprehensive nature of the role. With exposure to every aspect of payroll and benefits, you can develop a well-rounded expertise and expand your career trajectory in HR.

Potential Drawbacks

A high degree of responsibility and precision is required. The stakes are significant, as payroll errors can have serious implications. This won’t suit someone who prefers less responsibility.

Additionally, experience working with SQL and complex payroll systems is desired, which may be a barrier for candidates without a technical background or relevant certifications.

Our Verdict

This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong payroll experience and a minimum of five years in the field. If you are looking for a team-focused environment, with the stability of a permanent full-time position and the flexibility of a hybrid setup, this could be a rewarding next step. Strong attention to detail, initiative, and a customer-focused mindset will be key to thriving in this job.