Pay & Benefits Clerk

CPHR Manitoba; Brandon; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial services corporation in Brandon, MB, is seeking a Pay & Benefits Clerk for an 18-month term to manage payroll and benefits administration. The role involves ensuring timely and accurate employee payments, providing guidance on benefits and pension programs, and collaborating on collective agreements. The ideal candidate has post-secondary education in accounting or payroll with significant experience in a corporate environment. The position requires attention to detail, the ability to maintain confidentiality, and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365. Salary ranges from $56,002 to $66,517 per annum.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension plan

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Several years of payroll administration experience.
• Experience applying Federal and Provincial payroll regulations.
• Ability to stay current with changes in regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Provide interpretation of collective agreements and policies.
• Support employees in navigating benefits and pension programs.

Skills

Payroll administration experience

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office 365

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Post secondary education in accounting and/or payroll

Tools

SAP

ADP

Job description

Position: 18-Month Term
Location: Brandon, MB
There may be an opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement.

Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) has an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of a team that values building relationships, enables change, and supports the agriculture industry in Manitoba. Come join our team as we offer an engaging work environment, competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package (including pension plan), and we encourage a healthy work-life balance.

Reporting to the Human Resources Supervisor, the Pay & Benefits Clerk is responsible for payroll and benefits administration under two (2) payroll systems and two (2) collective agreements. The incumbent will ensure that our employees are paid accurately and on time, while helping them navigate the ‘ins and outs’ of our benefits, insurance, and pension programs. The Pay & Benefits Clerk will also provide interpretation of the collective agreements, policies, and procedures to all employees of the Corporation.

MASC values excellence, integrity, and accountability. We strive to enhance existing products and develop new products, transform service delivery to enrich the client experience, pursue customer driven organizational change, and maximize performance, engagement, and development of all employees.

MASC has five core competencies: communication, decision making, initiative & innovation, leadership, and organization. Competencies relate to every position at MASC and along with the technical requirements, are included in the qualifications for all positions at MASC.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Post secondary education in accounting and/or payroll with several years of payroll administration experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
• Experience applying Federal and Provincial payroll regulations, benefits administration, employment standards and other related policies and acts in a corporate environment.
• Experience providing complete, accurate and timely information and advice to team members (i.e., reports).
• Experience entering data, reviewing, assessing, and processing documents ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 (SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) in a cloud-based environment.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and ensure fairness and consistent application of policies.
• Ability to stay current with changes in regulations, policies, and computer payroll systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with SAP and ADP computer payroll systems, is an asset.
• Experience applying policies and processes within a unionized environment, is an asset.
• Ability to communicate verbally in both official languages (French and English), is an asset.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and have the ability to travel within the Province of Manitoba as required.

SALARY

SALARY: $56,002 to $66,517 per annum
CLOSING DATE: January 21, 2026
COMPETITION: #2025-26-17

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this competition you must submit your application (Cover Letter, Resume, and any other required documents) directly online. View/select this competition and select ‘I am interested’ found at the bottom. Create a profile (first time users) or login (returning users) and apply.

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We believe diversity strengthens our ability to provide excellent customer service in a positive work environment. We encourage all to apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.