Hybrid Payroll Specialist — Growth & Benefits Focus

Schlegel-Villages; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Employee appreciation incentives

Extended health benefits & retirement

Education assistance

Loans & scholarships

Job summary

Schlegel Villages in Kitchener, Ontario, is seeking a Hybrid Payroll Specialist to join our Support Office. You will manage end-to-end payroll processing, support benefit deductions, and coordinate with the recruitment team to set up new hires.

The role requires five+ years in a medium-volume unionized payroll environment, strong Excel skills, and confidentiality. We offer a competitive salary range of 50,000–55,000 CAD plus benefits, growth opportunities, and education support.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in a medium-volume unionized payroll environment.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with ability to problem solve.
• Self-directed and motivated, as well as a team player.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of tasks and duties in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Able to adjust to rapidly changing situations.
• High degree of sensitivity, good judgement, and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Experience with UKG is an asset.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Canadian Payroll Association an asset.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing including off cycles where required.
• Maintain team member profiles in UKG.
• Support and guide villages with self service, schedule or pay inquiries.
• Preparation and file uploads to Service Canada for Records of Employment.
• Creation of Journal Entries related to payroll processing.
• Assist with monthly remittance for Union Dues, Pension & RRSP.
• Support external stakeholders such as Service Canada with payroll inquiries.
• Assist with other projects or initiatives as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

UKG experience

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

UKG system

Job description

Schlegel Villages in Kitchener, Ontario, is seeking a Hybrid Payroll Specialist to join our Support Office. You will manage end-to-end payroll processing, support benefit deductions, and coordinate with the recruitment team to set up new hires.

The role requires five+ years in a medium-volume unionized payroll environment, strong Excel skills, and confidentiality. We offer a competitive salary range of 50,000–55,000 CAD plus benefits, growth opportunities, and education support.