Payroll & Benefits Specialist — Make a Real Impact

Edmonton Catholic School Division; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental benefits

Wellness Spending Account

EFAP – Employee and Family Assistance

Paid Time Off and holidays

Pension plan

Job summary

Edmonton Catholic School Division is seeking a Pay and Benefits Specialist to join our Pay and Benefits Services team. You will ensure accurate, timely payroll and benefits administration across the division, supporting staff with complex transactions and inquiries.

You will administer premiums, deductions, and compliance while maintaining confidential records and contributing to service excellence. This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement within a faith-based

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration or related field.
• PCP designation through the National Payroll Institute.
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration.
• Experience in a K-12 school division preferred.
• Knowledge of POPA and ATIA beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll in line with policies and applicable legislation.
• Prepare T4s, benefits, garnishments, and year-end requirements.
• Analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies and reconcile records.
• Process terminations and ROE within required timelines.
• Administer benefit premiums, deductions, and coverage changes.
• Provide payroll and benefits support and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Customer service

Communication

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

PCP designation

Tools

HRMS/PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

Edmonton Catholic School Division is seeking a Pay and Benefits Specialist to join our Pay and Benefits Services team. You will ensure accurate, timely payroll and benefits administration across the division, supporting staff with complex transactions and inquiries.

You will administer premiums, deductions, and compliance while maintaining confidential records and contributing to service excellence. This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement within a faith-based