Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Information Services Corporation ISC•Regina, SK

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are ISC, an industry-leading employer with a global presence. We provide registry and information management services for public data and records to our customers. Our mission of putting the right information in the right hands, at the right time, means more than just using the right technology. Our people are what drives our innovation, growth, and well-being. We are looking for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to help grow our business and contribute to our future. You will play a key part in delivering accurate, timely payroll while supporting benefits administration and managing time-related data in Workday. You will spend your time interpreting policies and legislation, helping resolve pay and benefits questions with confidence and care. Additionally, you will contribute to attendance and disability case support, and assist with the administration of pension and benefit plans for ISC and its subsidiaries. Reporting to the Payroll & Benefits Manager, highlights of the position include: Processing bi-weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time, including all regular and ad hoc payments (e.g., final pay, severance, adjustments) Ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance through thorough pre- and post-payroll audits Administering pension and benefits programs, ensuring accurate setup, remittances, and records across systems Maintaining accurate employee data, including attendance, entitlements, and benefit balances Supporting compensation cycles, including bonuses, salary adjustments, and other mass updates Providing reporting and support for payroll, benefits, and HR cases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality Managing payroll-related financial reporting, including GL entries and year-end processes (e.g., T4s) Identifying and resolving payroll and benefits issues, recommending process or system improvements as needed Other required duties

Requirements

Certification with the National Payroll Institute, HR diploma/certificate, or equivalent payroll experience
5–7 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration
Strong knowledge of provincial and federal payroll legislation, Employment Standards, and experience working in a unionized environment
Experience managing year-end payroll processes (e.g., legislated reporting)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with Workday or other payroll systems
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve employee inquiries effectively
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and data integrity, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
Proven problem-solving skills and sound judgment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Responsibilities

Processing bi-weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time, including all regular and ad hoc payments (e.g., final pay, severance, adjustments)
Ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance through thorough pre- and post-payroll audits
Administering pension and benefits programs, ensuring accurate setup, remittances, and records across systems
Maintaining accurate employee data, including attendance, entitlements, and benefit balances
Supporting compensation cycles, including bonuses, salary adjustments, and other mass updates
Providing reporting and support for payroll, benefits, and HR cases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
Managing payroll-related financial reporting, including GL entries and year-end processes (e.g., T4s)
Identifying and resolving payroll and benefits issues, recommending process or system improvements as needed
Other required duties