Payroll and HR Coordinator

6 month contract

Job purpose: The payroll and HR Coordinator ensures the smooth operation of payroll processing and HR functions. This role is responsible for employee lifecycle processes, including payroll entries, recruitment, onboarding and benefits coordination. By maintaining accurate records and assisting with various HR initiatives, this position contributes to creating a positive and efficient work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Process payroll entries for semi-monthly and bi-weekly pays (600+ employees) and upload payroll journal entries to financial systems. 
• Maintain data accuracy in the HRIS through regular data audits.
• Administer benefit enrollments, changes and terminations (collective insurance and DPSP/RRSP).
• Manage the HR inbox by answering employee emails or escalating to other members of the HR team.
• Support administrative HR activities related to onboarding, internal communications and training forms.  

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in payroll administration
• 1+ years’ experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
• Great attention to detail and extremely accurate
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Must handle all information with confidentiality and discretion
• Bilingual (French and English*), spoken and written.
   (*) This qualification is required as this role will be interacting with employees and managers across Canada on a regular basis.

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