Unionized Payroll Specialist Coordinator

Apply union agreements and payroll legislation as a Payroll Coordinator with NSPHA in Halifax. Work in person on a full-time term ending March 2028.

This Corporate Services position supports accurate, timely biweekly payroll under the Payroll Supervisor. You will interpret pay increments, vacations, holidays, overtime, and related entitlements while collecting and verifying employee information. Payroll experience in a unionized organization, SAP HR/Payroll knowledge, or a Canadian Payroll Association designation is an asset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret collective agreement and labour standards provisions
• Escalate clarification needs to payroll leadership as required
• Enroll and terminate employees in benefit and pension plans
• Identify payroll risks and bring concerns forward
• Advise employees about pay-related issues and benefits

Requirements:

• Related post-secondary diploma or degree
• Previous medium-to-large unionized payroll experience is an asset
• Working knowledge of SAP HR/Payroll is an asset
• Canadian Payroll Association designation or progress toward one
• Ability to transition efficiently between changing priorities

Bring payroll judgment, agreement interpretation, and confidential employee communication to NSPHA’s Halifax Corporate Services team.