Payroll & Benefits Lead

Canada Diagnostic Centres; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Industry leading wages

Medical and dental benefits

RRSP/TFSA plan

Paid time off for birthdays

Job summary

Canada Diagnostic Centres in Calgary is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Lead to oversee payroll operations and benefits administration. This role involves ensuring compliance with Canadian payroll legislation, supporting system enhancements, and leading a payroll team.

The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience, HRIS management skills, and strong leadership abilities. We offer hybrid work options, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits to support your career growth.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience overseeing Canadian payroll and benefits.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor payroll teams.
• Experience managing HRIS and payroll systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle payroll process ensuring compliance.
• Oversee benefits administration and resolve discrepancies.
• Support payroll system optimizations and enhancements.
• Generate payroll reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Canadian payroll and benefits expertise

Leadership and coaching

HRIS and payroll systems management

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP)

Certified Payroll Manager (CPM)

Tools

Dayforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Canada Diagnostic Centres, we are driven by helping Canadians access diagnostic services and providing remarkable experiences to our patients every day. Our care is compassionate, accurate, and timely to help patients make progress in their health journey. We live by a mantra of “ Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers. ”

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Lead to join our growing team. Reporting to the Payroll & Benefits Manager, you will oversee end-to-end payroll operations and benefits administration to ensure compliance, accuracy, and exceptional employee support, while leading, coaching, and mentoring a Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist. You will also play a key role in optimizing payroll and HRIS workflows, supporting related system enhancements, and contributing to broader organizational initiatives, including partnering with Finance on payroll and benefits cost tracking, reporting, and related analysis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys balancing operational excellence, systems thinking, and employee service in a collaborative healthcare environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Payroll Administration & Compliance

• Lead the full-cycle payroll process for employees across multiple locations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with Canadian payroll legislation and company policies.
• Review payroll transactions including new hires, terminations, promotions, compensation changes, and scheduling adjustments that have been entered by the HR and payroll team members
• Ensure payroll deductions, remittances, and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Support year-end payroll activities including T4s, T2200s, audits, and other statutory reporting requirements.

Benefits Administration

• Ensure accuracy in the administration of employee benefits programs including enrollments, changes, terminations, and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve payroll and benefits discrepancies while providing responsive support to employee inquiries.
• Partner with benefits providers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth administration and issue resolution.

HRIS & Payroll Systems Optimization

• Act as a key resource for payroll and HRIS systems, supporting system configuration, troubleshooting, integrations, and process enhancements.
• Maintain payroll data integrity through regular audits, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Utilize Dayforce, Excel, QGenda and integrated systems to streamline processes and improve reporting accuracy.
• Participate in HRIS upgrades, implementations, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with People & Culture, Finance, and operational leaders to ensure accurate employee data management and payroll processing.
• Generate payroll and workforce reports for internal and external stakeholders using Dayforce and Excel.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, enhance efficiencies, and strengthen payroll controls.

What We’re Looking For

• Progressive experience overseeing and executing end-to-end Canadian payroll and benefits, with strong knowledge of federal and provincial payroll legislation, taxation, and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and lead a small but robust payroll team, with a hands‑on leadership style that builds trust, supports team development, and ensures accuracy and confidentiality while balancing multiple priorities.
• Experience managing and supporting complex HRIS and payroll systems, such as Ceridian Dayforce, with demonstrated skills in configuration, integrations, troubleshooting, and data management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP), Certified Payroll Manager (CPM), or Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation is an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated success improving and developing policies, programs, strategies, and projects that drive sustainable change.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills, with a service‑minded approach that builds trust across all levels of the organizations.
• A history of engaging in professional growth and development.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work options are available in Calgary and Edmonton, with remote arrangements available.
• Industry leading wages.
• Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and paid time off for your birthday.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• RRSP/TFSA plan.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, challenge and develop your career,

Additional Information

• Position Type: Regular.
• Deadline to Apply: Submit your interest by 4:00 PM MST on June 22nd, 2026.

About Canada Diagnostic Centres

With a network of over 40+ community clinics across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario, we have been a leader and innovator in radiological services for more than 30 years. At the core of our work is a simple belief: Clarity Through Caring. This means diagnostic imaging that is compassionate, accessible, and grounded in quality.

In 2025, we supported more than 900,000 patients through their diagnostic journey. Our expertise spans a full range of imaging and interventional services, including MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Echocardiography, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, X-Ray, Breast Imaging, Bone Mineral Density, Fluoroscopy, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Pediatric Imaging, Gastrointestinal Studies, and image‑guided pain management procedures.

Our services are delivered by collaborative interdisciplinary teams that bring clarity through caring to life. Inspired by what our teams make possible, we create opportunities for development, provide reliable equipment, and continuously improve how care is delivered.

The care we extend to our patients and teams shapes how we welcome applicants. We actively invite applications from all individuals and are committed to equitable hiring practices. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada.