Pay and Benefits Administrator

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive workplace culture

Job summary

The Government of Alberta is seeking a Pay and Benefits Administrator in Edmonton for a 12‑month temporary, full‑time role. You will process payroll and benefits transactions, ensure accuracy, and respond to inquiries in alignment with legislation and collective agreements.

You will report to the Payroll Team Lead, maintain employee records, validate results, and help resolve processing issues while supporting system improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 3 years of related experience with payroll/benefits transactions.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and government pay directives.
• Ability to analyze payroll issues and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a unionized payroll environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process employee payroll and benefits transactions in the government payroll system within established timelines.
• Set up and orient newly hired employees in the payroll system and handle data changes for wage employees.
• Apply legislation, directives and agreements to payroll transactions.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and managers with clear guidance.
• Review documentation for errors and maintain supporting records.
• Investigate and escalate payroll system issues; log tickets as needed.
• Contribute to team meetings and cover for teammates when required.

Skills

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Job Information
Job Title:Pay and Benefits Administrator
Job Requisition ID:86876
Ministry:Public Service Commission
Location:Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary (12 months)
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:Open until filled
Classification: Administrative Support 5 (Excluded) (AS 5E)
Salary: $2,192.15 to $2,773.77 bi-weekly ($57,215 - $72,395/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx .
The Public Service Commission (PSC) provides human resource services to the Government of Alberta. The Leadership and Talent Management (LTM) Branch cultivates leadership capacity across the Alberta Public Service (APS), with a focus on executive and senior management development. The branch advances APS priorities by strengthening leadership excellence and aligning talent strategies with organizational goals.

Role Responsibilities

As a Pay and Benefits Administrator, you will play an important role in ensuring Government of Alberta employees are paid accurately, on time and in accordance with legislation, government policies, pay directives and collective agreements.
Reporting to the Payroll Team Lead, you will process payroll and benefits transactions for employees across management, bargaining unit and opted-out/excluded groups. You will also respond to payroll and benefits inquiries, maintain accurate employee records, validate payroll results and help resolve processing issues. This role is well suited to someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable working with established rules and processes, and able to manage competing priorities within strict payroll timelines.

• Process employee payroll and benefits transactions in the government payroll system, ensuring information is accurate, complete and processed within established timelines.
• Set up and orient newly hired employees in the payroll system and process employee and payroll data changes for wage and salary employees.
• Apply legislation, government pay directives, collective and subsidiary agreements, policies and procedures when processing payroll and benefits transactions.
• Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries from employees, supervisors, managers and PSC/HR contacts, providing clear information and guidance on processing requirements.
• Review documentation, identify errors or missing information, maintain supporting records and perform post-audit reviews to confirm payroll transactions are accurate and compliant.
• Investigate and elevate payroll system or processing issues, log tickets when required, and participate in user acceptance testing for system changes, upgrades and enhancements.
• Contribute to team meetings, issue resolution and process improvements, and provide operational coverage for team members when required.

Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Systems Thinking – Understands how legislation, collective agreements, pay directives, business processes and service timelines work together to support accurate payroll administration.
• Creative Problem Solving – Uses available resources, documentation and tools to investigate issues, distinguish routine transactions from unique situations and seek appropriate support when required.
• Agility – Adapts to changing priorities, investigates issues and completes work independently while maintaining accuracy and service standards.
• Drive for Results – Manages a full workload, meets payroll deadlines and provides timely support to employees and internal clients.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard :

• Education: High school diploma
• Experience: 3-years of related experience working with employee records, payroll documentation, and/or applying policies, procedures, regulations and other requirements to payroll or benefits transactions.

Equivalency: One-way
Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of:
one year of experience for one year of education; or
one year of education for one year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Knowledge of federal and provincial payroll and benefits legislation.
• Knowledge of government pay directives, collective and subsidiary agreements and employee benefit programs.
• Analytical skills to understand payroll and benefits issues and determine appropriate responses.
• Time management skills to prioritize pay-impacting work and meet strict deadlines.

Assets :

• Completion of payroll and benefits related courses, including those offered through the National Payroll Institute.
  Experience working in a unionized payroll environment.
• Additional experience administering payroll and benefits in a complex, rules-driven environment.

Location: Edmonton.
Hours of Work: 36.25 Hours per week, Monday to Friday Onsite.

This is a 12-month temporary full-time position.
This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies at equal or lesser classification across the Government of Alberta
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Cindy Zaiffdeen at [e-mail] .