Posted 3 months ago
Administrator Payroll (contract)
@ Sobeys
Stellarton, Nova Scotia
Overview
Sobeys is hiring a six-month contract Payroll Administrator at its Stellarton office, on a hybrid arrangement. The role handles employee payroll master data, payroll customer service, exception reports and troubleshooting across Kronos, SAP HR and SuccessFactors, and liaises with CRA and Service Canada. Candidates need a degree or college diploma with two years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities:
- Process employee master data to meet service level agreements
- Troubleshoot Kronos, SAP HR and SuccessFactors issues
- Provide payroll customer service to HR partners and employees
- Run exception reports and resolve payroll errors
- Coordinate with CRA and Service Canada
Requirements summary:
- Degree or college diploma with two years of relevant experience
- Thorough knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations
- SAP HR and Dayforce experience an asset
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Human resources |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Stock or equity, Employee discount |
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Sobeys
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Full company description
Sobeys Inc. is proudly Canadian, with more than 115 years of experience in the food retail business. As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, we serve the food shopping needs of Canadians with approximately 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 350 retail fuel locations. We are a family nurturing families – is our collective passion and mission to nurture the things that make life better, including great experiences, families, communities and the lives of our employees. More information on Sobeys Inc. can be found at www.corporate.sobeys.com. Sobeys inc. est une entreprise fièrement canadienne comptant plus de 115 ans d'expérience dans le commerce de détail alimentaire. Nous sommes l'un des deux seuls détaillants alimentaires présents dans tout le Canada, et répondons aux besoins en épicerie de notre clientèle par l'entremise de nos quelque 1 600 magasins répartis dans chacune des dix provinces et arborant l'une ou l'autre de nos diverses enseignes dont Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods et Lawtons Drugs, ainsi que de nos plus de 350 stations d'essence. Notre raison d'être - nous sommes une famille qui nourrit l'esprit de famille - s'incarne aussi dans notre passion et notre mission communes, soit cultiver ce qui rend la vie plus agréable : les expériences exceptionnelles, la famille, les collectivités et la vie de nos employés. Pour plus de renseignements sur Sobeys inc., veuillez consulter la page www.corporate.sobeys.com/fr.
- LinkedIn followers
- 165,456
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 17,862
- Reported office locations
- 115 King Street, Stellarton, Nova Scotia B0K 1S0, CA
- 17220 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1K6, CA
- 4980 Tahoe Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L4W 0C7, CA
- 11281 Albert-Hudon Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec H1G 3J5, CA
- Business categories
- Food and Beverage
- Grocery
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Other recorded names
- Sobeys
- Specialties
- Grocery / Épicerie
- Retail / Commerce de détail
- Distribution / Distribution
- Corporate / Entreprise
- and Pharmacy & Healthcare / Pharmacie
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 300,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Sobeys Inc. is proudly Canadian, with more than 115 years of experience in the food retail business. As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, we serve the food shopping needs of Canadians with approximately 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 350 retail fuel locations. We are…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Stellarton, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1907 |
| Specialties | Grocery / ÉpicerieRetail / Commerce de détailDistribution / DistributionCorporate / Entrepriseand Pharmacy & Healthcare / Pharmacie |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 567 |
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Ready to make an impact?
Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opportunity for a 6 months contract as Payroll Administrator based out of our office in Stellarton.
Where you will be focusing:
• Perform employee master data processing while consistently meeting or exceeding established service level agreements (SLA)
• Assist Stores and Retail Support Centers with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Kronos, SAP HR, and Success Factors
• Provide Payroll customer service to HR Business Partners, Franchise Operators, people leaders and employees
• Respond to Payroll emails and phone calls based on established SLA’s
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll issues
• Provide answers/guidance for a broad spectrum of payroll-related questions
• Provide information to HR Business Partners, Franchise Operators, people leaders and employees to enhance their understanding of payroll processes and tools
• Communicate and coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders such as CRA, Service Canada, etc.
• Execute various exception reports to identify payroll errors
• Print and distribute pay statements and tax statements as required
• Provide suggestions for continuous improvements to streamline processes and/or administration
• Assist with special projects/research
• Ensure all payroll master data records are maintained in accordance with company policy and data governance Audit key payroll data elements to ensure data accuracy
• Execute pay scale reclassification process
• Actively participate in the continual improvement of our department by maintaining & updating documentation and training co-workersComplete scanning of payroll documents as required
• Partner with Human Resources and Operations to provide effective customer service on all payroll related transactions
• Act as an ambassador for Payroll solutions within HR and the Organization
• Complete scanning of payroll documents as required
What you have to offer:
• Undergraduate Degree or a College Diploma with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Thorough knowledge of Canadian Payroll regulations
• Experience with SAP HR System (asset)
• Experience with Dayforce
• Strong attention to detail
• Possess strong communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong customer service orientation and work ethic
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to be discreet and sensitive to confidential information
• Able to handle large volumes of work and meet tight deadlines
• Able to work independently
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Who we are
Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.
Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
Additional Information
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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.
Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.
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