Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Canadadiagnostics; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading diagnostic imaging provider as a Payroll & Benefits Specialist, managing payroll processes and benefits administration. You'll ensure compliance with Canadian regulations while contributing to HR improvements in a supportive team environment. Enjoy hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health & Wellness Benefits

Learning & Development

Fun Team Culture

Generous Time Off

Retirement Savings

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Canadian payroll administration.
• Strong understanding of payroll and HRIS functions.
• Experience managing HRIS and payroll system configurations.

Responsibilities

• Manage complete payroll process ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Administer benefits and respond to employee inquiries.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve payroll discrepancies.

Skills

Payroll Expertise

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP)

Certified Payroll Manager (CPM)

Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP)

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Posted Monday, February 10, 2025 at 9 : 00 AM | Expired Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 8 : 59 AM

Canada Diagnostic Centres (CDC) is a multi-modality diagnostic imaging provider committed to delivering Exceptional Patient Care in the medical imaging field. Since 1993, CDC has been providing patients and health care professionals with advanced diagnostic imaging of the body’s most important organs and systems.

CDC offers MRI, CT, Ultrasound 2D / 3D and 4D real-time, Mammography, Pain Management, Bone Densitometry, Fluoroscopy, X-Ray and Kids Imaging services across 16 community clinics in Calgary, Edmonton, Okotoks and Sherwood Park.

Make a Difference Every Day in Patient Care - Join Our Team as a Payroll & Benefits Specialist!

At Canada Diagnostic Centres (CDC), we don’t just provide healthcare—we lead the way in diagnostic imaging, offering compassionate, timely, and high-quality services to patients across Western Canada. Since 1993, we’ve been at the forefront of diagnostic imaging and image-guided procedures, leveraging advanced technology with a strong focus on patient care.

We’re looking for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to keep our internal operations running smoothly! In this role, you’ll manage payroll from start to finish, ensuring payroll and benefits accounts are accurately reconciled. You’ll provide clear, first-rate support to employees with payroll and benefits-related questions while playing a key role in our HR team, collaborating on and contributing to process improvements and system enhancements to support our growing business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee payroll cycle : Manage the complete payroll process, ensuring accurate data input and timely disbursement in compliance with Canadian payroll legislation and regulations.
• Process payroll transactions : Handle daily payroll operations, including employee changes such as rate increases, promotions, and adjusted work hours.
• Administer benefits : Manage benefit enrolments and changes, troubleshoot discrepancies, and resolve employee inquiries about their benefits.
• Respond to inquiries : Provide timely responses to employee and stakeholder queries related to payroll.
• Streamline HRIS and payroll systems : Utilize integrated systems to optimize payroll processes and improve data accuracy.
• Collaborate across teams : Work with other departments to gather and verify employee information, resolve payroll discrepancies, and address payroll-related concerns.
• Generate payroll reports : Create payroll reports using Ceridian Dayforce and Excel, providing insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct audits : Perform regular audits to ensure data integrity and accuracy within payroll systems.
• Assist with year-end processes : Support the preparation of T4 statements, T2200 forms, and other statutory documents during year-end.
• Contribute to system improvements : Participate in the implementation and optimization of payroll and HRIS systems, focusing on process enhancements.

What We’re Looking For

• Payroll Expertise : 5 years of experience in Canadian payroll administration, with in-depth knowledge of federal and provincial payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Systems Thinking : Strong understanding of how payroll and HRIS functions connect, including how payroll impacts other areas and how system changes affect payroll. Ability to anticipate and resolve potential issues before they arise.
• HRIS & Payroll Systems Ownership : Experience as a primary administrator of an HRIS and payroll system is an asset, including managing configurations, troubleshooting system issues, ensuring seamless payroll integration, and working with SFTP files.
• Microsoft Suite Proficiency : Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite, with a focus on Microsoft Excel.
• Certifications (an Asset) : Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP), Certified Payroll Manager (CPM), or Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation.
• Process Improvement : Passionate about identifying opportunities to enhance payroll and HR processes and programs.
• Problem-Solving & Prioritization : Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Collaboration & Communication : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support internal teams and liaise with external agencies.
• Confidentiality & Ethics : High ethical standards with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality in payroll and HR information.

What We Offer

• Flexibility : Hybrid work options in Calgary and Edmonton, with potential for remote arrangements.
• Health & Wellness Benefits : Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with an Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Learning & Development : Unlock career growth with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Fun Team Culture : A supportive, collaborative team with regular team-building events and recognition celebrations.
• Generous Time Off : Enjoy vacation days, sick leave, personal hours, and paid time off for your birthday.
• Retirement Savings : Benefit from matching RRSP / TFSA plans to help secure your financial future.

Life at CDC

Embark on a rewarding career with Canada Diagnostic Centres (CDC), a trailblazer in diagnostic imaging since 1993. Excellence in patient care fuels our passion. As a leading provider of diagnostic services and image-guided procedures in Western Canada, we take pride in our 43 radiologist-led community clinic sites strategically positioned across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and British Columbia. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our comprehensive suite of services, including MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Echocardiography, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, X-ray, Bone Density, GI Fluoroscopy, image-guided biopsies, and state-of-the-art pain management procedures.

Canada Diagnostic Centres is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We are dedicated to accommodating individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process. If you require accommodation during or after the interviewing process, please email [e-mail] .

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

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