The King's University offers an exceptional liberal arts education from a Christian perspective. Located in Edmonton,
Alberta, King's serves students from across Canada and around the world. Join a dedicated team who have a desire and
common mission to see students grow in a dynamic and nurturing Christian environment. People who love working and
succeed at King’s serve God gladly, work collaboratively, think creatively, and embrace diversity.
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Payroll, Benefits and HR Data Specialist
Full-time, Continuing
POSITION SUMMARY
The King’s University is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Specialist to
join our Human Resources team. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing,
ensuring accuracy and compliance across systems and procedures. The successful candidate will manage
payroll, time and attendance, HR, and employee self-service platforms, as well as benefits and pension
databases. A key focus will be supporting the final implementation of our new payroll system, Anthology –
Microsoft Dynamics 365. This position also plays a vital role in financial reconciliation, year-end audit
preparation, and collaboration with Finance. Beyond technical responsibilities, the Specialist contributes to
HR initiatives, recruitment support, and policy administration, while delivering exceptional service and
maintaining strict confidentiality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and process semi-monthly and monthly payrolls using Anthology (Microsoft Dynamics
365).
- Maintain and update payroll systems, including earnings/deductions, job codes, salary grids, and
cost centres.
- Ensure accurate timekeeping, manage exceptions (e.g., leaves, stipends, severance), and resolve
discrepancies.
- Upload payroll files to the bank, remit statutory deductions to CRA, and manage ROEs and T4s.
- Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and collaborate with Finance on budgeting and
reporting.
- Support year-end processes including audit preparation, journal entries, and financial reporting.
- Administer employee benefits and pension plans, including enrollments, terminations, and salary
changes.
- Manage billing, reporting, and reconciliation with providers and ensure compliance with
regulations.
- Track and report disability claims, Health Care Spending Accounts, and pension adjustments.
- Coordinate year-end benefit and pension audits and ensure accurate data integration with payroll
systems.
- Assist with recruitment by preparing contracts, onboarding new hires, and managing employee
records.
- Maintain HR databases and ensure timely updates to payroll, benefits, and pension systems.
- Support employee relations, HR programming, and policy administration.
- Provide training and support for employees using Time and Attendance and Employee Self-Service
systems.
- Troubleshoot system issues and assist with setup and updates across HR platforms.
