Contract Compensation Specialist | Payroll & Total Rewards

Conestoga College; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Conestoga College is seeking a Compensation Administration Specialist to join the Total Rewards Team. This full-time temporary contract role focuses on accurate payroll processing, data input, and government reporting, with a hybrid schedule and on-site days in Kitchener, Ontario.

You will balance payroll, administer pension-related calculations, and support year-end activities while maintaining strict confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma in Business Administration or Accounting required.
• PCP designation required; PLP designation considered an asset.
• Five years of full-cycle payroll experience required; Ontario knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily payroll processing and confidential compensation data.
• Balance payroll data with deductions and prepare pay for staff.
• Collaborate with HR Systems to balance authorizations and run previews.
• Prepare ROE forms and respond to Service Canada requests.
• Support year-end reconciliation and reporting activities.

Skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year diploma in Business Administration or Accounting

Tools

ADP payroll system

Microsoft Excel (Advanced, Macros)

Job description

Conestoga College is seeking a Compensation Administration Specialist to join the Total Rewards Team. This full-time temporary contract role focuses on accurate payroll processing, data input, and government reporting, with a hybrid schedule and on-site days in Kitchener, Ontario.

You will balance payroll, administer pension-related calculations, and support year-end activities while maintaining strict confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.