07 May 2026

Payroll & Benefits Administrator- Term

Calgary, AB

Join a respected education organization as a Payroll & Benefits Admin! Use your payroll expertise to support employees in a collaborative, people-focused environment. Apply today!
Agilus is recruiting for a Payroll & Benefits Administrator- Term in the education sector in Calgary, Alberta.
This position is a contract role through August 7.
Accountabilities:

Process payroll accurately and on schedule for both salary and non-salary employee groups
Administer employee benefit programs including health, dental, and retirement plans
Maintain payroll and benefits records while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and data integrity
Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits in a timely and professional manner
Coordinate benefit enrollments, updates, and terminations with employees and providers
Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, collective agreements, employment standards, and internal policies
Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, audits, and support year-end payroll activities
Collaborate with external vendors and benefit providers to support payroll and benefits administration

Successful candidates will have:

Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. PCP Payroll certification is strongly preferred
2+ years of experience in payroll and/or benefits administration
Knowledge of payroll systems and HRIS platforms
Familiarity with employment standards and tax regulations
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

What's in it for you:

$28.00 - $34.00 hourly
Great opportunity to work within a supportive team
Start date: ASAP
Monday to Friday in office
Location: Downtown, Calgary

Soft skills:

Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Excellent organizational and time-management skills

This posting is for an active opening.

Interested?
Please apply directly online

Agilus would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.
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Job Code 154602

We value a diverse workplace.

Agilus Work Solutions is committed to employ people from diverse backgrounds and we actively demonstrate inclusiveness through fair, equitable and accessible hiring practices. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome candidates who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons within the LGBTQ+ community. We feel it is important as an organization that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.

Our recruiting process is human-centric and supported by AI. Our AI assistant may reach out to applicants for a prescreen. All results will be reviewed and evaluated by our Canadian based, human recruiting team.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection and placement process. Alternative format available on Request.