Payroll and Benefits Specialist

ROCK Reach Out Centre for Kids

Payroll and Benefits Specialist managing payroll cycles and employee benefits at ROCK, a mental health services non-profit. Supporting transition to a new ERP/HCM system with data validation and process improvements.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeBurlington • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$65,000 - CA$75,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process the full payroll cycle for salaried and hourly employees through the Human Capital Management (HCM) system.
Perform day-to-day administration and maintenance of the payroll system (HCM).
Process and distribute all payroll-related documentation, including Records of Employment (ROEs), T4s, T5s, and other statutory forms.
Ensure timesheet setup, submission and approval by the managers.
Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reconciliations and regulatory filings are completed accurately and on time.
Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and ongoing maintenance.
Liaise with benefits providers, brokers, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate data exchange and issue resolution.
Maintain accurate employee data related to compensation, benefits, headcount, and employment status.
Monitor and ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll, tax, benefits, and employment legislation, as well as ROCK policies and procedures.
Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally with employees, internal stakeholders, benefits providers, external vendors, and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Payroll certification required (e.g., PCP or equivalent)
3–5 years of progressive experience in payroll and benefits administration
Experience processing payroll within an HCM/HRIS or payroll system environment
Experience with HRIS and ERP systems; exposure to ERP implementation or data migration projects is a strong asset
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and/or Primo Pay is preferred
Experience with Ceridian Dayforce is considered an asset
Access to reliable transportation in line with operational needs
Ability to obtain a current (within three months) criminal reference check with vulnerable sector screening as a condition of employment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ReconciliationEmployee Benefits AdministrationTimesheet ManagementData MaintenanceRegulatory FilingsHCM SystemHRIS ExperienceERP SystemsData Migration

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailProfessionalismRespectfulnessOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsIssue ResolutionStakeholder Engagement

Certifications

Payroll CertificationPCP