Job Description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join their their team in a full-time, permanent role. This position offers a hybrid work model, full benefits, a pension plan, and the opportunity to support both unionized and non-unionized staff. The ideal candidate will bring experience in payroll, benefits, and HR systems within a collaborative, service-focused environment.

This is a hybrid position (3 days on-site) located in Ottawa, ON. 

Responsibilities: 

• Administer and manage compensation and group benefit programs
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws, collective agreements, and internal policies
• Address employee inquiries and support leave of absence and retirement processes
• Collaborate with Finance on payroll reporting, audits, and remittances (T4s, WSIB, EHT, etc.)
• Maintain and report on HRIS data; support system updates and user testing
• Assist in onboarding, offboarding, and disability/WSIB case management
• Contribute to HR policy development, internal audits, and employee engagement initiatives

• Bilingual in English and conversational French is essential
• Post-secondary diploma/certificate in HR or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of related experience with a focus on payroll and benefits, ideally in a unionized or federal setting
• Progress toward or completion of NPI Payroll Certification is strongly preferred 
• Strong knowledge of group benefits, payroll deductions, and compliance regulations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with HRIS systems