805 - CS - Finance - Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Middlesex-London Health Unit; London; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in London, Ontario is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Administrator. The role involves overseeing payroll functions, managing employee benefits, and ensuring compliance with tax laws and organizational policies. Ideal candidates will have experience with Ceridian Dayforce and hold a Payroll Compliance Practitioner designation. This full-time position offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of related experience in payroll required.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll functions and benefits administration.
• Input and manage employee information in payroll systems.
• Perform audits and ensure accuracy of time and attendance data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial analytical skills

MS Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Post-secondary education in business, finance, or human resources

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM)

Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains)

Job description

Overview

Payroll & Benefits Administrator, Finance

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Payroll and Benefits Administrator. Reporting to the Associate Director, Operations & Chief Privacy Officer (or delegate), the Payroll and Benefits Administrator oversees and coordinates the payroll functions and benefits administration for the Health Unit.

This position will work closely with the Human Resources team to ensure all employee payroll information is correct and up to date, including increment increases, retroactive pay, and any pay adjustments as required. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the employee benefit plans and Ontario Municipal Employee's Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan and ensuring accuracy of these administration systems.

The successful candidate will complete all the payroll and benefits administration including, but not limited to :

• Inputting new employee set-up information into the Ceridian Dayforce payroll system and managing changes in the system
• Reviewing and verifying input batches for hourly and salary employees, auditing and ensuring accuracy of time and attendance data
• Inputting, reviewing and preparing bi-weekly pay for hourly and salary employees
• Reconciling and remitting monthly payroll deductions (i.e. WSIB, EHT, OMERS, union dues, etc.)
• Performing regular reporting, including year-end payroll reporting (e.g. OMERS, WSIB, T4s, etc.)
• Completing related account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of payroll and benefit financials
• Acting as a key resource for employees and leader support regarding payroll inquiries, benefit and pension plan interpretation and application
• Managing and maintaining employee records within benefits and pension administration
• Maintaining and reconciling benefit information to monthly invoices and performing monthly reconciliation to GL. Prepares monthly benefit allocation journal entries
• Ensures compliance with applicable tax laws, organizational policies, and union collective agreements

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education in business, finance or human resources
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation through the Canadian Payroll Association is required
• A Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation is preferred
• 2-3 years of related experience in payroll; Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
• Experience with electronic payroll systems (Ceridian Dayforce, ADP, Kronos, etc.). is required, with preference for experience with Ceridian Dayforce
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) is an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of pension and employee benefit contract maintenance and administration; specifically, the OMERS pension plan is an asset
• Financial, analytical, and statistical skills, with a good knowledge of current applicable legislation
• Demonstrate proficiency using MS Office Suite, specifically MS Excel
• Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational and problem-solving skills are required
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to plan and work independently, and ability to exercise discretion and good judgment
• Skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse population, has knowledge of health inequities
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Financial accounting experience is an asset

Salary: The salary for this position ranges from $76,605.07 to $90,123.85 based on qualifications and experience.

How to apply: To apply to this position, please select "Apply Now" and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by September 22, 2025. Please note new applicants will need to create an online account to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the Middlesex-London Health Unit; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The Middlesex-London Health Unit is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from equity seeking communities including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their cover letter, in a transparent manner, as part of the application process. When a candidate voluntarily discloses such information in their application, the information will be kept confidential. Disclosure and / or self-identification with an equity-seeking community will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the Middlesex-London Health Unit; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.