Payroll Specialist

Health Association Nova Scotia; Bedford; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

NSHEPP pension

4 weeks vacation

Wellness days

Wellness allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Health Association Nova Scotia in Bedford, NS, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely client payrolls within a hybrid work setting. You will work with the Payroll Manager to develop processes, implement new clients, and maintain data integrity while supporting external clients with cloud-based payroll software.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in payroll administration, PCP certification or willingness to obtain it, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll administration.
• Knowledge of payroll, benefits, and pension administration.
• Payroll Compliance Professional Certificate (PCP) or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience with payroll system solutions (Payworks, ADP, Ceridian) and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse individuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a high-paced environment.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving payroll system issues.

Responsibilities

• Process client payrolls accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with established procedures and standards.
• Perform payroll support and other payroll related processes.
• Provide customer service to external clients, responding to inquiries and resolving payroll-related issues.
• Enter and maintain client payroll schedules and data.
• Troubleshoot client issues with cloud-based payroll software (e.g., Payworks, ADP), offering viable solutions and support.
• Assist in the development and implementation of payroll processes for new and existing clients.
• Collaborate with team members to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, payroll policies, and applicable regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Payroll system troubleshooting

Education

Payroll Compliance Professional Certificate (PCP)

Tools

Payworks

ADP

Ceridian

MS Office

Job description

Health Association Nova Scotia - Bedford, NS, Canada

Payroll Specialist

Full time, Permanent (Hybrid)

Bedford, Nova Scotia

Health Association Nova Scotia (HANS) is a not-for-profit, non-government, membership-based association with 60 years' experience in providing exceptional human resource shared services, innovative technical services (formerly "clinical engineering services") solutions, policy support and expertise our members can count on. Serving multiple organizations across the province of Nova Scotia, we are officially recognized as one of Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers.

As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from applicants who self-identify from diverse communities and/or backgrounds.

We're excited to announce a new opportunity for a Payroll Specialist as we continue to grow and expand our team.

Position Scope

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of client payrolls within the Payroll Services department at Health Association Nova Scotia (HANS). This role works closely with the Payroll Manager to develop payroll processes, implement new payroll clients, and maintain high standards of data integrity and customer service. The Payroll Specialist supports external clients and troubleshoots issues with cloud-based payroll software. The position requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process client payrolls accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with established procedures and standards.
• Perform payroll support and other payroll related processes.
• Provide customer service to external clients, responding to inquiries and resolving payroll-related issues.
• Enter and maintain client payroll schedules and data.
• Troubleshoot client issues with cloud-based payroll software (e.g., Payworks, ADP), offering viable solutions and support.
• Assist in the development and implementation of payroll processes for new and existing clients.
• Collaborate with team members to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, payroll policies, and applicable regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll administration (specialist level).
• Knowledge of payroll, benefits, and pension administration.
• Payroll Compliance Professional Certificate (PCP) or willingness to obtain one is required.
• Experience with payroll system solutions (Payworks, ADP, Ceridian) and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse individuals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a high-paced environment.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving payroll system issues.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work environment, with an expectation of working in the office 1 to 2 days per week based on operational and team needs.
• Overtime may be required during peak payroll periods or to address urgent operational issues.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits: Enjoy a robust cost-shared health and dental program to keep you and your family well-covered.
• Top-Tier Pension Plan: Benefit from our highly ranked defined benefit pension plan (NSHEPP), ensuring your long-term financial security.
• Generous Vacation Time: Start with 4 weeks of vacation plus the option to buy back additional days to suit your needs.
• Wellness and Family Leave: Take advantage of dedicated Wellness Days and Family Leave Days to support your personal and family life.
• Annual Wellness Allowance: Receive an annual allowance to support your well-being through various wellness initiatives.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development to advance your career.

Applications will be accepted until October 8, 2026

As an organization that supports a diverse workplace, we welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political belief and affiliation.