Payroll and Benefits Specialist

West Hants Regional Municipality is a diverse collection of rural & urban communities conveniently located in equal proximity to Halifax, the Valley, and Truro; yet its own cultural blend that brings quality family living, diversity, fun & festivities, and service centres together. If you are enthusiastic and driven and want to be part of a fun, energetic and welcoming team; we’re INSPIRED and ask you to keep reading

Reporting to the Manager, Accounting and Financial Reporting, the **Payroll and Benefits Specialist** processes payroll for the Municipality. Collaborate and support the Human Resources Manager with various employment related topics.

**What We Offer**:

- Regular hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (35 hours per week)
- Overtime opportunities as required
- Annual vacation leave
- Competitive benefits package including health, dental, and wellness benefits
- Company match pension plan
- Opportunities for learning and development

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
**Job Duties and Responsibilities**

**Payroll**
- Collect and verify employee and timekeeping data.
- Compute wages, deductions, commissions, benefits, etc.
- Review computed wages to ensure accuracy.
- Issue and distribute pay cheques.
- Update payroll information for promotions, transfers, terminations, and new hires.
- Record and maintain employee payroll records and payroll transactions.
- Prepare statements reflecting earnings, taxes, and deductions.
- Answer questions and resolve issues regarding payroll.
- Prepare payroll reports for management and auditing purposes.
- Prepare any government and benefit remittances.
- Prepare and issue T4s, T4As, and Records of Employment.
- Submit Workers’ Compensation reports for employees.
- Assist with ensuring the Union’s Collective Agreement is being followed.
- Ensure updated payroll information, filing, and storage.
- Maintain HRIS records.

**Employee Benefits**
- Act as back up for Human Resources with providing new employees with an explanation of benefits and instruct them on enrollment and fulfillment procedures, answering benefits questions, and informing employees on benefit structure changes
- Review bi-weekly payroll deductions.
- Process enrollments quickly and accurately.
- Act as the primary point of contact for benefit providers.
- Ensure the record keeping for employee benefit programs are accurate and up-to-date, any related reporting requirements are completed.
- Reconcile benefit provider statements

**What we’re looking for**:

- Post-secondary education (diploma or degree) in Accounting, Human Resources Management or related field, or with a combination of relevant experience and/or education.
- PCP certification (or willingness to complete) is preferred
- Strong attention to detail, as well as organizational and communication skills
- 3-5 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration
- Previous experience in a unionized environment would be considered an asset
- Knowledge of provincial payroll legislation and CRA requirements
- Previous experience with an HR information system

A complete copy of the job description can be found at:
Employment OpportunitiesThe Regional Municipality of Windsor-West Hants

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment and handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Nova Scotia.

Pay: $56,439.00-$74,076.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Work Location: In person