Contract Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Advance your career as a Contract Payroll and Benefits Specialist in Halifax with a prominent organization in education. This key role oversees payroll functions and drives modernization initiatives.
This position is critical for managing payroll for diverse employee groups and ensuring accurate benefit administration. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in payroll processes, thrive in a manual working environment, and support the upcoming ERP transition while making an immediate impact.
Key Responsibilities:
• Administer monthly and bi-weekly payroll processing
• Manage payroll input from manual systems and timesheets
• Update master payroll spreadsheets, including deductions
• Handle onboarding and offboarding from payroll perspective
• Administer employee benefits and remittances
Requirements:
• Experienced in payroll administration in complex environments
• Knowledgeable about payroll legislation and statutory requirements
• Experience with Sag...