Payroll Associate

Emera; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Halifax is seeking a Payroll Associate to manage payroll processing. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with a focus on customer service. Responsibilities include preparing payrolls, addressing inquiries, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Join a diverse team that values inclusion and offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

Access to virtual health care services

Free on-site fitness centre

Qualifications

• Previous experience processing full-cycle payrolls is an asset.
• High level of accuracy and ability to prioritize competing obligations.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly payrolls.
• Complete Records of Employment and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Assist in year-end transactions and audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

The Opportunity

Job Title: Payroll Associate

Company, Department: Emera Inc, Corporate Finance

Location: Halifax, NS

Closing Date: November 28, 2025

At Emera (TSX:EMA, NYSE:EMA) you will be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, we are looking to hire a Payroll Associate who is experienced, detail‑oriented, enjoys working in a fast‑paced team environment, and is ready to join our energetic payroll team. Our staff are active in the National Payroll Association and continuously stay up to date on industry developments, helping us to improve our processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing bi‑weekly, monthly, and quarterly payrolls in accordance with company policies, collective agreements, and legislative/regulatory requirements.
• Completing Records of Employment (ROEs), employment verifications, and responding to internal and external stakeholder inquiries regarding payroll.
• Assisting in processing year‑end transactions, balancing, reporting, adjustments, and remitting T4’s.
• Participating in payroll related projects.
• Leading certain continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining detailed records for audit purposes.
• Being responsible for internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Emera’s Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) program.
• Assisting with ad‑hoc reporting, requests, projects, and processes as required.

What Skills Will Make You Successful?

• Previous work experience processing full‑cycle payrolls is an asset.
• Provide a high level of customer service and have excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize competing obligations.
• Proven problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience with PeopleSoft payroll software is an asset.

Why Join Emera?

Health & Wellbeing:

A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on‑site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top‑up plan and wellness benefits.

Grow Your Career:

Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.

Community Engagement & Care:

Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising‑matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.

Competitive Compensation:

A comprehensive benefits plan, short‑term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in under‑represented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self‑identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera mission and values. Our recruitment policy provides a consistent framework for fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions.