Payroll Administrator

Health Association Nova Scotia - Bedford, NS, Canada Health Association Nova Scotia (HANS) is a not-for-profit, non-government, membership-based association with 60 years’ experience in providing exceptional human resource shared services, innovative technical services (formerly “clinical engineering services”) solutions, policy support and expertise our customers can count on. Serving multiple organizations across the province of Nova Scotia, we are officially recognized as one of Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers. As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from applicants who self-identify from diverse communities and/or backgrounds. We’re excited to announce a new opportunity for a Payroll Administrator to join our Finance team as we continue to grow and expand our team. Position Scope The role will work within the payroll services department and will be assigned to complete payroll tasks and responsibilities for specific clients. The positions will work directly with the payroll team manager in developing payroll processes, implementing payroll clients, and processing client payrolls. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely data processing of client payrolls, supporting needs of the team, clients and other general payroll functions. Qualifications

• College or University education in business administration, payroll, etc.
• Payroll Compliance Professional Certificate (PCP) or willingness to obtain is a requirement
• Knowledge and experience in payroll, benefits, and pension administration

Critical Skills & Applicant Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of capability in the areas of analytical thinking, problem-solving and multitasking.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience in MS Office solutions (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), payroll system solutions (PayWorks, ADP, Ceridian, etc.) and using databases.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Payroll Administration.
• Able to work under minimum direction and act as a team player.

What We Offer We offer a Competitive Compensation Package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits: Enjoy a robust cost-shared health and dental program to keep you and your family well-covered.
• Top-Tier Pension Plan: Benefit from our highly ranked defined benefit pension plan (NSHEPP), ensuring your long-term financial security.
• Generous Vacation Time:Start with 4 weeks of vacation plus the option to buy back additional days to suit your needs.
• Wellness and Family Leave: Take advantage of dedicated Wellness Days and Family Leave Days to support your personal and family life.
• Annual Wellness Allowance: Receive an annual allowance to support your well-being through various wellness initiatives.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development to advance your career.

Application Process Applications will be accepted until: June 17th, 2025 Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter. As an organization that supports a diverse workplace, we welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political belief and affiliation. Health Association Nova Scotia thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Did you know we have been one of Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers over 9 years in a row? Posted: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Job # 2879 Apply Now Share