Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Conservation Halton was created to protect, restore and manage the natural resources in our watershed but we have grown to become so much more. Today, we protect our communities and conserve our natural environment through planning, education and recreation and to support our partners in the creation of sustainable communities within our watershed.

We are looking to build our team with the kind of inspired, ambitious, and strategic people who are not satisfied with the status quo, are excited by the opportunity in every challenge and are driven by meaningful, measurable results. If you are looking to join an environmentally focused and socially conscious community organization, then we are looking for you

Conservation Halton is proud to be recognized as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.

**Payroll & Benefits Coordinator**

Full Time, Permanent

**Work location**:Burlington, Ontario, L7P 0G3

**CH Site**: Administration Office

**Flexible work arrangement**:Hybrid

**Posting Start Date**:August 7, 2025

**Posting End Date**:August 24, 2025

**Your Opportunity**

Reporting to the Senior Accountant & Budget Coordinator, this role supports full-cycle payroll activities, including time and attendance validation, earnings and deductions, statutory remittances, and year-end reporting. The Payroll & Benefits Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with legislative and organizational standards.
- Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable legislation
- Validate and reconcile time and attendance data prior to payroll submission
- Administer statutory deductions, garnishments, and other payroll-related adjustments
- Prepare and submit government remittances and year-end documentation (e.g., T4s)
- Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policies and legal requirements
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and related matters
- Support audits and internal reviews by providing payroll data and documentation
- Coordinate benefits-related payroll deductions, including group health, dental, life insurance, and other employee programs
- Administer pension contributions, ensuring accurate deductions and remittances to applicable plans (e.g., defined contribution or group RRSP)

**Your Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 2-3 years of hands-on experience in payroll administration, preferably in a mid to large sized organization.
- Experience processing full-cycle payroll, including statutory remittances and year-end reporting.
- Proficiency in payroll systems such as ADP, Ceridian Dayforce, or equivalent.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP), Word, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with time and attendance systems and their integration with payroll platforms.
- Understanding of federal and provincial employment standards, tax regulations, and statutory deductions.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform payroll audits and reconcile data.
- Ability to generate and interpret payroll reports and maintain accurate records.
- Commitment to confidentiality and data privacy principles.

**Your Reward**
- Starting salary is $68,638 annually based on a 35-hour work week
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Participation in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan, with generous employer-matching
- Free access to Conservation Halton and Conservation Ontario parks
- Season pass to Glen Eden
- Discounts on Conservation Halton/Glen Eden services, food and merchandise
- You will work in an inspiring setting with views of the Niagara Escarpment and no traffic lights for several miles
- You will work with a creative, talented and solutions-focused team
- You will work for an organization that provides flexible work arrangements and places tremendous value on professional development and wellness of its employees

**Our Core Values**

**Diversity and Inclusion** - We endeavor to understand, accept and appreciate the value of our differences and encourage authenticity.

**Learning and Innovation** - We embrace the need for continuous improvement, the opportunity to learn from others and the benefits of sharing knowledge.

**Person-Centered Service** - We make people a priority through customer-centred engagement, predictive problem-solving and high-quality service.

**Collaboration** - We seek out and trust in the skills, expertise and experience of others in order to achieve our common ambition.

**Sustainability** - We consider the environmental impact of everything we do and always keep future generations in mind when making decisions.

**Integrity** - We make decisions with accountability, transparency and a strong sense of personal responsibility for our choices and actions.