Benefits & Payroll Coordinator

About York
At York, we are bold, fast, and relentlessly focused on what matters: our clients.
While others get lost in bureaucracy and outdated thinking, we cut through the noise. We challenge the status quo, move with urgency, and make decisions that serve our clients, not just our bottom line. We take full ownership, work together to solve complicated problems, and execute—no excuses, no shortcuts.
This is not the place for complacency. Our team thrives in a high-performance, no-BS environment— we are a group of high performers who think critically, move fast, and follow through. The success of our business depends on the willingness of our team to ditch antiquated ways of operating and adapt new methods for achieving excellent results.
This is how we work. This is how we win.
Reports to: Director, People & Culture
Position Summary
The Benefits & Payroll Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll and the administration of employee benefits programs, while serving as a trusted point of contact for employees with pay and benefits questions. As the role is responsible for multiple entities, this individual must be highly organized and detail oriented.
As part of York Realty’s Shared Services model, the Benefits & Payroll Coordinator may be required to support payroll and benefits across other companies as part of “the Group.” As such, a client-centered approach will be critical to this role.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll
Process payroll for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery
Enter and maintain employee pay data, including but not limited to new hires, terminations, salary changes, commissions, bonuses, and deductions
Reconcile payroll registers, general ledger entries, and CRA remittances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Prepare and remit statutory deductions (CPP, EI, income tax) and support year-end reporting, including T4s and ROEs
Serve as point of contact for Payroll matters
Benefits Administration
Administer group benefits programs, including enrolments, changes, terminations, and life events
Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and liaise with the benefits provider(s) and appropriate parties to resolve issues
Respond to employee questions on
benefits, and leaves with clarity and professionalism, escalating to the Director, People & Culture as needed
Maintain accurate payroll and benefits records in Payworks, BambooHR, and other relevant systems
Support compliance with Alberta employment standards and federal payroll legislation
Maintain effective and ongoing communication with People & Culture
and relevant team members to relay changes of information, ask for support, etc.
Other duties as assigned
What you bring to York
Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting, or a related field preferred
3–5 years of experience in payroll and/or benefits administration
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation, or working towards it, considered an asset
Experience processing multi-entity payroll
Experience using Payworks preferred; experience with BambooHR an asset
Working knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and Alberta employment standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate Excel skills
Familiarity with Service Canada SUB Plans/Top-up programs
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters and information with care
Sense of urgency and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet
payroll deadlines
High degree of accuracy with attention to detail
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively and independently with a positive attitude
Demonstrated alignment with York’s company values
Customer service approach while interacting with employees and York Partners
Core Competencies
Attention to Detail
Confidentiality & Integrity
Time Management & Organization
Communication
Problem-Solving Skills

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No