Job Number: J0225-0879 Job Title: Payroll & Benefits Coordinator, Shared Services Job Category: Human Resources Job Type: Permanent Full Time Date Posted: February 19, 2025 Closing Date: March 23, 2025 Work Location: Corporate Number of Positions: 1
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator, Shared Services to join our Human Resources Team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Ensures effective and timely payroll processing for the assigned payroll group
• Completes special payments such as retroactive pay, incentive payments and pay corrections including calculation of benefits when necessary
• Works with facility designates to resolve payroll related issues and provide support on payroll related questions
• Prepares and audits remittances and vendor payments
• Ensures Records of Employment are prepared as required
• Supports Leave Administration from a payroll and benefits perspective
• Responds to payroll inquiries from facility designates, government agencies and management in a timely manner
• Implements new processes or improvements to existing processes, including documentation of processes or process changes

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Diploma or degree in related field of study
• 1-3 years of administrative experience in a related field
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or working towards designation through Canadian Payroll Association
• Payroll Financial Accounting
• Experience administrating payroll within an ADP platform considered an asset
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

About Us

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For 35 years, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.