Payroll & Benefits Specialist – Shared Services

About the role

Scotia Investments Limited is looking for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join its Shared Services team in Bedford, Nova Scotia. Reporting to the Payroll & Benefits Lead, you will ensure accurate, compliant payroll and benefits administration across multiple companies and provinces.

Key responsibilities

• Process accurate payroll for the Scotia Investments family of companies, adhering to legislation and data protection requirements.
• Administer employee programs, including enrolments, changes, and terminations across payroll, pension, and benefits platforms.
• Respond to payroll, pension, and benefits inquiries and support team leaders in system usage.
• Complete reconciliations, remittances, billings and conduct audits to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with external vendors for 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to work with collective agreements and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Payworks (or similar payroll/HRIS platform)
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• Company pension plan.
• Employee and family assistance plan.