Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Full-time)

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 manage multi‑company, multi‑province payroll operations while supporting employee benefit programs.

Key responsibilities

• Process accurate and compliant payroll for all companies in the Scotia Investments family, adhering to legislation and data‑protection standards.
• Administer employee benefit and pension enrolments, changes, and terminations across relevant platforms.
• Respond to payroll, pension and benefits inquiries and assist team leaders with system usage.
• Complete reconciliations, remittances, billings and conduct audits to ensure program compliance.
• Collaborate with external vendors to maintain smooth administration of plans.
• Partner with People & Culture on disability case management and attendance programs.
• Support P&C reporting, analytics, metrics and funding submissions.

Required profile

• PCP designation (required) with a diploma or degree in business, commerce, accounting, HR or related field.
• Experience using Payworks or a comparable payroll/HRIS platform.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Clear, service‑oriented communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Comfort working with collective agreements and multi‑province payroll complexities.

Required skills

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

What we offer

• Comprehensive group benefits program and company pension plan.
• Employee and family assistance plan.
• Opportunities for growth within a vibrant, innovation‑focused workplace.
• Full‑time permanent employment with a collaborative, in‑person culture.