Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Full-time, Permanent)

About the role

Scotia Investments Limited is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join its Shared Services team in Bedford, NS. Reporting to the Payroll & Benefits Lead, you will manage multi-company, multi-province payroll operations and support employee benefit programs.

Key responsibilities

• Process accurate and compliant payroll across the Scotia Investments family of companies.
• 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 using systems and processes.
• Complete reconciliations, remittances, billings and conduct audits to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with external vendors to support smooth program and plan administration.
• Partner with People & Culture on disability case management and attendance programs.
• Support People & Culture reporting and analytics, including metrics and funding program submissions.

Required profile

• PCP designation required.
• Diploma or degree in business administration, commerce, accounting, human resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Payworks or a similar payroll/HRIS platform.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Comfort working with the details of collective agreements.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Clear, service‑oriented communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

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

What we offer

• Full‑time permanent position
• Comprehensive group benefits program
• Company pension plan
• Employee and family assistance plan
• Collaborative in‑person workplace culture