Payroll & Benefits Officer

Job summary

The Payroll & Benefits Officer is responsible for managing payroll and benefit services in compliance with departmental and provincial regulations. The role involves performing accounting functions and ensuring accurate processing within a healthcare environment.

Job details

Position #: 127285 Expected Start Date: October 13, 2026 Union: SEIU Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital City/Town: Saskatoon Department: Payroll Type: Full-time temporary Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2026 FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Standard Hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 13 $27.990 to $30.000 (3 step range) Travel Required: No Job Description: Responsible for payroll and benefit services in accordance with departmental and provincial requirements. Human Resources Exemption: No Experience * Previous: Twelve (12) months previous experience performing payroll and accounting functions Education * Business Accountancy diploma * Canadian Payroll Association Payroll Compliance Practitioner course Competencies * Intermediate - Accounting skills * Problem solving skills * Communication skills * Leadership skills * Organizational skills * Intermediate - Computer skills * Analytical skills * Interpersonal skills Other Information * Official Description at: //www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation * Required education or equivalent must be completed within a specified timeframe * If no qualified applicants unqualified applicants may be considered The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

The Payroll & Benefits Officer is responsible for managing payroll and benefit services in compliance with departmental and provincial regulations. The role involves performing accounting functions and ensuring accurate processing within a healthcare environment.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Business Accountancy diploma and the Canadian Payroll Association Payroll Compliance Practitioner course. Additionally, twelve months of previous experience in payroll and accounting functions is required.

Listed skills

• Analytical · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Payroll
• Accounting
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Leadership
• Organizational
• Computer skills
• Analytical
• Interpersonal
• Organizational Skills
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Analytical Skills
• Reconciliation
• Computer Literacy
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Healthcare
• Human Resources
• Administrative
• Payroll and Benefits Administrator
• Compensation / Benefits Specialist
• Government Social Benefits Officials
• Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists