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Pay and Benefits Administrator

  • Edmonton, AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Aug 26, 2026
  • 1 position

$57,000–$72,395 / year

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Employment type
Full-time, Temporary
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
High school
Posting language
English
Working hours
37 hours per week

Job summary

The Pay and Benefits Administrator processes payroll and benefits transactions while ensuring compliance with legislation, government policies, and collective agreements. They also maintain accurate employee records, validate payroll results, and provide guidance to employees and management regarding payroll inquiries.

Job details

The Pay and Benefits Administrator processes payroll and benefits transactions while ensuring compliance with legislation, government policies, and collective agreements. They also maintain accurate employee records, validate payroll results, and provide guidance to employees and management regarding payroll inquiries. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 3 years of related experience in payroll documentation or policy administration. Proficiency in federal and provincial payroll legislation and strong analytical and time management skills are required.

What you’ll do

The Pay and Benefits Administrator processes payroll and benefits transactions while ensuring compliance with legislation, government policies, and collective agreements. They also maintain accurate employee records, validate payroll results, and provide guidance to employees and management regarding payroll inquiries.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 3 years of related experience in payroll documentation or policy administration. Proficiency in federal and provincial payroll legislation and strong analytical and time management skills are required.

Benefits

  • Public Service Pension Plan
  • Professional learning and development
  • Work-life balance

Listed skills

  • Time management · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Payroll processing
  • Benefits administration
  • Data entry
  • Record maintenance
  • Policy compliance
  • Analytical skills
  • Time management
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Legislation interpretation
  • Collective agreement administration
  • Payroll system management
  • Audit support

Job areas

  • Administrative
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Human Resources
  • Finance & Accounting

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