Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Requisition #: 26/142 Job #: J0726-0337 Job Type: Term Full Time Job Category: Human Resources Positions: 1 Posting Date: July 16, 2026 Closing Date: July 24, 2026 Salary/Wage: 68,536.26 - 84,350.76/Year Location: 110 Carleton Drive
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About the City of St. Albert

Working at the City of St. Albert means joining a dedicated team that aims to deliver outstanding service to our vibrant community. We pride ourselves on employing a diverse group of employees who each bring unique skills and contribute to delivering exceptional services to our residents. We value collaboration, accountability, respect, and enjoyment in our work each day.

Job Details

The City of St. Albert is recruiting an experienced Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to join our Human Resources & Safety department to expand depth and capacity and to plan for growth and any future staffing changes.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Payroll and Benefits, this position will be responsible for all aspects of payroll, including payroll input and processing, group benefits administration, pension administration, payroll maintenance and reconciliations. This position will work as part of a team with three other Payroll and Benefits Coordinators in processing the compensation program for City employees.

Responsibilities

• Processing and administering payroll and HRIS functions, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery.
• Administering employee benefits programs end to end, including enrollments and terminations, employee advising, compliance and auditing, liaison with benefit and pension providers, issue resolution, and reviewing and processing provider billings.
• Maintaining accurate electronic employee records and HRIS data, supporting time and attendance, employee self-service inquiries, payroll and benefits system access, reconciliations and reporting, data integrity, system testing, and continuous process improvements.
• Providing responses/information to employees regarding compensation entitlements based on relevant internal policies, legislation, and union contracts to help staff understand processes.
• Assisting the Supervisor, Payroll and Benefits, when requested, in various special projects.

Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP), or in the process of obtaining the certification, and a minimum of five (5) years related work experience in the areas of payroll and benefit administration in a public organization.
• Payroll experience in a municipal and/or provincial government environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of financial system programs, payroll system programs, and HRIS (e.g., VIP).
• General knowledge of accounting principles and senior level knowledge of payroll.
• Ability to apply relevant legislative/policy/union directives to pay and benefits eligibility.
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and communication skills, with the ability to apply diplomacy, discretion, and sound judgment when addressing sensitive payroll, benefits, and employee matters.
• Demonstrated analytical ability, exceptional attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.

Hours of Work

• We offer a compressed bi-weekly work schedule of 72 hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 – 5:00, with a biweekly regular day off (RDO).
• Benefit from flexible work hours by adjusting your start and end times by 30 or 60 minutes around our core hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Compensation

• The salary ranges from $68,536.26- $84,350.76 per year, including a comprehensive benefits package and accrued paid vacation starting at 3 weeks per year.
• Long term disability coverage and pension plan enrolment are not offered for term positions.
• Learn more about our benefits here: Employee Benefit Guide

Why You Should Work With Us

• Eligible to apply for a Hybrid Remote Work arrangement, with a minimum of 51% of work time spent onsite and the remainder worked remotely. Employees are eligible to participate in this program after 3 months of employment, subject to satisfactory performance.
• Employees can purchase an annual Recreation Access Pass for $87 + tax, granting unlimited access to Servus Credit Union Place (excluding PLAYcare and registered programs), Fountain Park Recreation Centre, and Grosvenor Outdoor Pool.

Term

This is a term position with an end date of August 1, 2027. There is a possibility of an extension to this term.

Conditions of Employment

• The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials.
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain a satisfactory police information check.
• Please note that the presence of charges or convictions does not automatically preclude an individual from being considered for employment. All findings will be reviewed and assessed in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position.

Application Information

• Please upload a cover letter and a resume when applying for this opportunity. These will need to be uploaded as two separate documents.
• This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, at the same or lower classification level.
• Please note that the City conducts most interviews via video conference and will provide a link and instructions to applicants selected for an interview.

Closing Statement

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of St. Albert will no longer accept applications in person, via fax, email or by post. Applications will only be accepted to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain Time Zone) on the closing date.

The City of St. Albert is committed to creating and fostering a diverse workforce where all are welcome and we find a common purpose and strength in our differences. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including those from members of groups that are historically or continue to be underrepresented.

We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.