Payroll & Benefits Coordinator (Multi-Entity)

K Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

York is seeking aBenefits & Payroll Coordinator to manage accurate payroll processing and benefits administration across multiple entities. The role requires careful attention to detail and is a key contact for employee pay and benefits inquiries.

The successful candidate will coordinate with the People & Culture team to ensure compliance with provincial employment standards and CRA requirements, while maintaining precise records in Payworks and BambooHR.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in payroll and/or benefits administration.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation, or actively pursuing it, is an asset.
• Experience processing multi-entity payroll.
• Experience using Payworks; BambooHR experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and Alberta employment standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with Service Canada SUB Plans/Top-up programs.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with care.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Enter and maintain employee pay data including new hires, terminations, salary changes, commissions, bonuses, and deductions.
• Reconcile payroll registers, general ledger entries, and CRA remittances, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and remit statutory deductions (CPP, EI, income tax) and support year-end reporting (T4s, ROEs).
• Serve as point of contact for payroll matters.
• Administer group benefits programs, including enrolments, changes, terminations, and life events.
• Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and liaise with providers to resolve issues.
• Respond to employee questions on benefits and leaves with clarity, escalating as needed.
• Maintain payroll/benefits records in Payworks, BambooHR and other systems; ensure compliance.
• Communicate changes with People & Culture and relevant teams; perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

York is seeking aBenefits & Payroll Coordinator to manage accurate payroll processing and benefits administration across multiple entities. The role requires careful attention to detail and is a key contact for employee pay and benefits inquiries.

The successful candidate will coordinate with the People & Culture team to ensure compliance with provincial employment standards and CRA requirements, while maintaining precise records in Payworks and BambooHR.