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Payroll & Benefits Specialist

@ Robert Half

Nisku, Alberta

$65k–$70k/yr
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Overview

Robert Half is hiring a Payroll & Benefits Specialist for its client in Nisku, Alberta, to support payroll and benefits operations. The role covers benefit and savings plan administration, premium remittances, leave and disability claims, and payroll input validation.

Pay:

$65,000–$70,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Administer benefit and savings plans and confirm eligibility
  • Process enrolments, updates, reinstatements and terminations
  • Coordinate with insurers and service providers on plan issues
  • Prepare premium calculations, remittances and benefit reconciliations
  • Calculate and submit pension and savings plan contributions

Requirements summary:

  • Experience in payroll and benefits administration in a multi-employee environment
  • Working knowledge of full-cycle payroll processes
  • Hands-on benefits administration experience
  • Proficiency with Ceridian or other payroll systems
  • Strong accuracy and confidentiality

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Employer posting date
2026-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-11-06
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

DepartmentHuman resources
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We provide dynamic contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions across finance, accounting, technology, marketing, creative, legal, and administrative sectors. 🏆 In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune, and with Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. 🏦 Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI), we’re at the forefront of innovation in talent acquisition.

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Reported office locations
  • 2884 Sand Hill Road Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025, US
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California 94583, US
  • Robert Half International, Avenue Louise, 250 - 5th floor, Brussels, 1050, BE
  • Robert Half International, 10th floor, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, London SE1 9SG, GB
  • Robert Half International, Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 1184, 11° andar, Sao Paulo, SP 04548-004, BR
  • Robert Half International, Level 24, 1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
  • 140 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
  • Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo 1184, São Paulo, BR
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583, US
  • 20, Avenue André Prothin, Tour Europlaza, Courbevoie, Île-de-France 92400, FR
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  • Skill Assessment
  • Human Resources
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  • Employment
  • Consulting
  • Recruiting
  • Marketing
  • Security
  • Advertising
  • Staffing Agency
Other recorded names
  • Robert Half
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  • consulting services
  • accounting jobs
  • finance jobs
  • administrative jobs
  • legal jobs
  • IT jobs
  • recruitment
  • recruitment agency
  • creative jobs
  • staffing
  • hiring
  • employment agency
  • contract talent
  • contract professionals
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  • contract employment
  • permanent placement
  • customer support jobs
  • and marketing jobs
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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at…

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IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersMenlo Park, CA
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1948
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Job description

We are looking for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support payroll and benefits operations for our client in Nisku, Alberta. This role combines accurate payroll coordination with hands-on administration of employee benefit and savings programs, helping ensure employees are supported throughout key lifecycle events. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and external providers to maintain reliable records, resolve inquiries, and keep payroll-related information current and accurate.

Responsibilities:

• Administer employee benefit and savings plans by confirming eligibility and ensuring staff receive clear and timely information about available coverage.

• Process benefit transactions such as enrolments, updates, reinstatements, and terminations while maintaining accurate supporting records.

• Coordinate with external insurers and service providers to address plan issues, follow up on outstanding matters, and support effective case resolution.

• Oversee short-term and long-term disability claims, along with company and legislated leave administration, in accordance with established policies and guidelines.

• Prepare monthly premium calculations, complete remittances to benefit providers, and reconcile group benefits accounts to support accurate reporting.

• Calculate and submit pension, savings plan, and employer contribution amounts to the appropriate providers within required timelines.

• Review daily rig and downtime tickets in support of payroll processing and assist in validating payroll inputs received from operating departments.

• Support employee onboarding, rehiring, and offboarding administration by preparing documentation and keeping personnel files organized and up to date.

• Respond to payroll- and benefits-related questions from employees, providing attentive service and practical guidance through designated support channels.

• Experience supporting payroll and benefits administration in a multi-employee environment.

• Working knowledge of full-cycle payroll processes, including payroll data review and verification.

• Hands-on experience with benefits administration, including enrolments, terminations, remittances, and reconciliations.

• Proficiency using Ceridian or other payroll-related systems or tools.

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail when handling employee records, calculations, and confidential information.

• Ability to communicate clearly with employees, internal departments, and third-party providers.

• Organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines, routine transactions, and employee inquiries effectively.

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