Payroll & Benefits Specialist

About the role

Scotia Investments Limited is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join its Shared Services team in Bedford, NS. This full‑time, permanent position supports a multi‑company, multi‑province payroll environment, ensuring accurate processing and compliance across the Scotia Investments family of companies.

Key responsibilities

• Process accurate and compliant payroll for all entities, adhering to legislation and data‑protection requirements.
• Administer employee programs, handling enrolments, changes, and terminations for payroll, pension, and benefits platforms.
• Respond to payroll, pension, and benefits inquiries and support team leaders in using systems and processes.
• Complete reconciliations, remittances, billings, and conduct audits to ensure program compliance.
• Collaborate with external vendors for smooth program and plan administration.
• Partner with People & Culture on disability case management and attendance programs.
• Support P&C reporting, analytics, metrics, and funding program submissions.

Required profile

• PCP designation (required).
• Diploma or degree in business administration, commerce, accounting, human resources, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• CPHR or CEBS designation is an asset.
• Experience with Payworks or a similar payroll/HRIS platform.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.

Required skills

• Payworks (or comparable payroll/HRIS system).
• Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft Office Suite.

What we offer

• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• Company pension plan.
• Employee and family assistance plan.
• Opportunities for growth in a collaborative, culture‑driven environment.