Permanent Full-Time Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Closing Date: June 11, 2026 12:00 AM

 

 

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is seeking to fill the following position with a highly motivated, team-orientated professional:

Permanent Full-Time

Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Reporting to the VP - HR & Support Services, the Payroll & Benefits Administrator is responsible for the administration and coordination of payroll, pension, and employee benefit functions for the organization. This role is responsible for payroll and HRIS administration, employee benefits administration, reporting, reconciliations, and the application of collective agreement and organizational policy provisions related to payroll and benefits.

Responsibilities:

Payroll Administration
• Provides payroll and benefits support to employees, managers, Human Resources, Finance, and external agencies
• Maintains payroll and benefit records within payroll/HRIS systems while ensuring data integrity and compliance
• Investigates and resolves payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Supports payroll reporting, reconciliations, systems maintenance, and process improvements
• Updates payroll-related policies, procedures, and documentation as required

Payroll Processing
• Processes payroll for all employee groups including adjustments, deductions, accruals, and regulatory requirements
• Calculates retroactive payments, wage increases, overpayments, SEB, and other payroll adjustments
• Processes manual payments and payroll corrections as required
• Monitors vacation, sick time, earned time off, and statutory holiday accruals and payouts
• Applies collective agreement and organizational policy provisions related to payroll and benefits administration

Reporting & Benefits
• Prepares payroll remittances, reconciliations, ROEs, T4s, year-end reporting, and government remittances
• Prepares payroll, benefits, and statistical reports as required
• Completes employment verifications and payroll documentation requests
• Administers employee benefit and pension programs including enrollments, changes, and terminations
• Coordinates onboarding and employee benefit orientation
• Maintains employee benefit records and supports legislative and reporting compliance
• Responds to employee inquiries related to payroll, pension, and benefits programs

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following key competencies, record of experience and academic preparation:
• Post-secondary education in Business, Human Resources, Accounting, Payroll, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Canadian Payroll Association/Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation preferred
• Minimum five (5) years payroll and benefits experience preferred
• Experience working within payroll/HRIS systems; healthcare and unionized environment experience considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, payroll compliance, pension, and benefits administration
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Dryden Regional Health Centre's Code of Conduct and Standards of Behaviour
• Demonstrates DRHC Core Values: Accountability, Integrity, Humility, Compassion, and Respect

Immunization record, including proof of Covid-19 vaccination status, must be presented prior to hire.

This is a Non-Union position with a comprehensive benefits package and participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). Annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, $73,495 - $79,716. Applicants are requested to forward resume and cover letter to: hr@drhc.on.ca

This posting will close June 11, 2026; interviews will commence as applications are received, final selection may occur prior to closing. We thank all interested applicants, however only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre recognizes that it is situated on lands of the Metis and Anishnaabe peoples of Migisi Sahgaigan, Wabigoon, and Wabauskang First Nations. We give gratitude and honor to the Ancestors, Elders, and all Anishnaabe and Metis people for sharing their resources and knowledge. As a community Health Centre, we remember that we serve the people of Treaty #3. Our goal is to improve the health of all our citizens.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. As a French Language Designated Service provider, we welcome applications from bilingual candidates.

Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

 

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