HR & Payroll Operations Specialist

Private Pension Partners Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Pension Partners Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented HR & Payroll Administrator to support daily HR operations, with a strong focus on payroll processing and administrative functions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on payroll experience and will assist with recruitment, employee records management, benefits administration, and responding to employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits. This role requires accuracy, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary diploma or certificate in Office Administration, Human Resources, Payroll, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in payroll and administrative roles, with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance; Experience with Payworks is considered a strong asset.
• Proven experience with data entry, record‑keeping, and day‑to‑day office coordination.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in payroll and employee data management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an employee‑service mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, and benefits administration is considered asset.
• Experience assisting with the development of training programs is considered asset; and
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation and internal policies.
• Maintain and update employee records across HRIS, payroll, and benefits platforms, ensuring data integrity.
• Assist with responding to employee inquiries related to payroll, group benefits and other related benefits/total rewards programs.
• Assist with coordinating with recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including coordination of logistics such as working with IT for issuing IT related equipment, ordering business cards, coordinating monthly parking etc.
• Administer employee group benefits programs, including enrolments, changes, terminations, and responding to employee inquiries; ensuring accurate enrolment and record maintenance.
• Administer employee RRSP and DPSP programs, including enrolments, contributions, and changes; coordinate with the plan provider to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Assist with coordinating performance management cycles and employee development initiatives.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information.
• Assist with HR compliance requirements and internal audits; and
• Flexibility to support evolving team needs by taking on additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

HRIS

Confidentiality

MS Office

Communication

Education

Office Administration diploma

HR/Payroll certificate

Tools

Payworks

Job description

Private Pension Partners Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented HR & Payroll Administrator to support daily HR operations, with a strong focus on payroll processing and administrative functions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on payroll experience and will assist with recruitment, employee records management, benefits administration, and responding to employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits. This role requires accuracy, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a