Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Canada Diagnostic Centres; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Calgary/Edmonton

Industry leading wages

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

RRSP/TFSA employer matching

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Canada Diagnostic Centres is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage full-cycle payroll and benefits across multiple provinces from our Calgary/Edmonton footprint. You will serve as the payroll data expert, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.

You will support HRIS data integrity, respond to inquiries with professionalism, and contribute to process improvements in a healthcare environment focused on remarkable care and service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in Canadian payroll administration.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, taxation and deductions.
• Experience with payroll or HRIS systems; Dayforce experience is an asset.
• Experience with employee benefits administration including enrollments and changes.
• Strong attention to detail and a customer-service mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborates with People & Culture and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle payroll administration across provinces and divisions.
• Administer employee benefits programs including enrollments and changes.
• Validate and maintain payroll data through audits and quality checks.
• Respond to payroll inquiries with clear, timely information.

Skills

Canadian payroll

Multi-provincial payroll

Dayforce experience

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Customer service mindset

Communication skills

HRIS systems

Payroll compliance

Education

PCP/CPM/PLP designation (asset)

Tools

Dayforce

QGenda

Job description

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

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 our vision of “Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.”

We are looking for a detail-oriented and service-focused Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our growing team. You will be responsible for accurate and timely administration of payroll and employee benefits, serving as a key point of expertise for payroll and employee data. You will manage day-to-day payroll transactions, validate information entered into the payroll system by the People & Culture team, pull relevant reporting, and ensure payroll & benefits processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable provincial legislation and company policy.

The People & Culture team is committed to providing a high level of care and service to our employees. In this role, you will be a trusted point of contact for payroll and benefit related questions and support, responding to phone calls and emails with kindness, professionalism, and accurate information. You will help ensure payroll processes are timely and accurate, and contribute to HRIS enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the employee experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled payroll & benefits professional who enjoys working with people, systems, and data and takes pride in delivering accurate, reliable, and confidential service in a complex healthcare environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Payroll Administration & Compliance

• Execute full-cycle payroll administration for employees across multiple provinces and divisions, ensuring accurate and timely processing in accordance with Canadian payroll legislation and company policies reporting to the Payroll and Benefits Lead.
• Process, review, and validate payroll transactions including new hires, terminations, promotions, compensation changes, leaves, and other employee changes.
• Review employee time and attendance information, identify discrepancies or unusual entries, and work with leaders to resolve issues to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Respond to internal payroll inquiries, providing clear and accurate information in a timely and professional manner to employees.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs including enrollments, changes, leaves, terminations, and employee eligibility.
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefits, deductions, eligibility, and coverage, providing clear and accurate information in a timely and professional manner.

HRIS & Payroll Systems

• Validate and maintain accurate employee and payroll data through regular internal audits, reconciliations, and quality checks.
• Utilize Dayforce, Excel, QGenda, and other integrated systems to support payroll processing, reporting, and employee data management.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive responsible experience in Canadian payroll administration, preferably including experience with complex operations and/or multi-provincial payroll.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, taxation, deductions, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with payroll or HRIS systems; Ceridian Dayforce experience is a strong asset.
• Experience with employee benefits administration including enrollments, changes, terminations, deductions, reconciliations, and employee inquiries, is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to getting payroll and benefits right the first time.
• A strong customer-service mindset with the ability to respond to employee questions with kindness, patience, professionalism, discretion, and empathy, particularly when dealing with delicate or time-sensitive payroll and benefits concerns.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain payroll and benefits information in a clear and easy-to-understand manner.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to work alongside colleagues, with People & Culture, other operational leaders, employees, and external benefit & payroll partners.
• PCP, CPM, or PLP designation is considered an asset but is not required. Demonstrated payroll knowledge and experience may be considered in lieu of a formal designation.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work options in Calgary and Edmonton, with flexibility for remote arrangements.
• Industry leading wages.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal hours, and a paid birthday day off.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Employer-matching RRSP/TFSA program to support your financial future.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, challenge and develop your career.
• A collaborative, supportive team culture with recognition programs and team-building events.

Additional Information

• Deadline to Apply: October 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM MT.

Life at CDC

With a network of over 50+ 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.

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.