Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Administrative Staffing

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Full-time
Posted June 17, 2026

Job Description

Our client, a well-established organization in the education sector, is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join their team in Halifax on a contract basis to start, with strong potential to become permanent. This is a critical role within the organization, responsible for taking ownership of a complex and evolving payroll function that is currently undergoing modernization.


This is a highly operational role suited to someone comfortable and confident working in a fast-paced, manual environment, with significant opportunity to make an immediate impact as the organization moves toward future systems improvements, including an upcoming ERP implementation.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:



  • Process and administer end-to-end p...