About the role
About the Position
The People & Culture Team is currently seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join our team. The Human Resources Specialist will provide essential support across payroll, benefits, and day-to-day HR operations. Working closely with the People & Culture team, this role assists in preparing payroll data, responding to employee inquiries, supporting benefits administration, and maintaining data integrity across multiple systems. The specialist also contributes to reporting and analytics efforts that help drive operational efficiency and informed decision-making.
People & Culture is part of our Corporate Services Group. The Corporate Services Group is a team of service-minded individuals who are passionate about ensuring innovative, customer-focused business processes are developed and followed. This team serves multiple internal customers and is made up of key business enablers and trusted business partners who provide superior customer service through collaboration, innovation, partnerships, and leadership to ensure the best possible user experience. In alignment with the needs of Explore Edmonton, services include providing governance advice and support, offering scalable business solutions, and creating value for employees by building and facilitating connections across the organization.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Assisting with maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records across HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems (ADP, Celayix, SharePoint).
- Providing general support for the People & Culture team by responding to employee questions through the shared HR inbox, escalating issues as needed.
- Supporting onboarding/offboarding tasks, including preparing documentation and ensuring data is correctly entered into systems.
- Assisting in gathering, reviewing, and preparing payroll inputs for processing in ADP.
- Supporting the payroll team in reconciliation and troubleshooting of payroll discrepancies.
- Helping prepare payroll-related reports and documentation for audits and compliance reviews.
- Assisting in day-to-day benefits administration by entering employee changes, preparing enrollment forms, and updating benefits data in relevant systems.
- Coordinating with the People Business Partner and external vendors to help ensure accurate records and employee support.
- Supporting annual benefits renewals and related communications, as needed.
- Preparing and updating routine workforce and payroll reports using Excel and other tools.
- Supporting data validation and ensuring consistency across systems.
- Contributing to ad hoc data analysis requests from HR and Finance teams.
The successful candidate will have:
- 2-3 years of experience in HR and/or payroll support roles.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, MACRO); familiarity with ADP Workforce Now, Celayix, and SharePoint is an asset.
- Detail-oriented skills with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset.
- Experience with Canadian payroll and/or benefits administration is preferred.
About Us
We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact on the visitor economy.
Working together in a one-team approach aligned with our core values, Explore Edmonton’s business units’ market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while developing products and experiences with a uniquely Edmonton flavour. By incorporating the management of the city’s two award-winning venues into Explore Edmonton, we are uniquely positioned to attract major events, meetings, and conventions to our city, generating greater economic impact. While Explore Edmonton’s mandate is focused on generating inbound visitation, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians. The people who live here are our greatest ambassadors, so making it easier for them to love our city makes it easier for us to sell it.
Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported daily.
How to Apply
If this role piques your interest, please submit your cover letter to let us know how you feel you could make an impact, along with your resume. Please submit your interest no later than August 13, 2025.
About the role
About the Position
The People & Culture Team is currently seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join our team. The Human Resources Specialist will provide essential support across payroll, benefits, and day-to-day HR operations. Working closely with the People & Culture team, this role assists in preparing payroll data, responding to employee inquiries, supporting benefits administration, and maintaining data integrity across multiple systems. The specialist also contributes to reporting and analytics efforts that help drive operational efficiency and informed decision-making.
People & Culture is part of our Corporate Services Group. The Corporate Services Group is a team of service-minded individuals who are passionate about ensuring innovative, customer-focused business processes are developed and followed. This team serves multiple internal customers and is made up of key business enablers and trusted business partners who provide superior customer service through collaboration, innovation, partnerships, and leadership to ensure the best possible user experience. In alignment with the needs of Explore Edmonton, services include providing governance advice and support, offering scalable business solutions, and creating value for employees by building and facilitating connections across the organization.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Assisting with maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records across HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems (ADP, Celayix, SharePoint).
- Providing general support for the People & Culture team by responding to employee questions through the shared HR inbox, escalating issues as needed.
- Supporting onboarding/offboarding tasks, including preparing documentation and ensuring data is correctly entered into systems.
- Assisting in gathering, reviewing, and preparing payroll inputs for processing in ADP.
- Supporting the payroll team in reconciliation and troubleshooting of payroll discrepancies.
- Helping prepare payroll-related reports and documentation for audits and compliance reviews.
- Assisting in day-to-day benefits administration by entering employee changes, preparing enrollment forms, and updating benefits data in relevant systems.
- Coordinating with the People Business Partner and external vendors to help ensure accurate records and employee support.
- Supporting annual benefits renewals and related communications, as needed.
- Preparing and updating routine workforce and payroll reports using Excel and other tools.
- Supporting data validation and ensuring consistency across systems.
- Contributing to ad hoc data analysis requests from HR and Finance teams.
The successful candidate will have:
- 2-3 years of experience in HR and/or payroll support roles.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, MACRO); familiarity with ADP Workforce Now, Celayix, and SharePoint is an asset.
- Detail-oriented skills with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset.
- Experience with Canadian payroll and/or benefits administration is preferred.
About Us
We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact on the visitor economy.
Working together in a one-team approach aligned with our core values, Explore Edmonton’s business units’ market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while developing products and experiences with a uniquely Edmonton flavour. By incorporating the management of the city’s two award-winning venues into Explore Edmonton, we are uniquely positioned to attract major events, meetings, and conventions to our city, generating greater economic impact. While Explore Edmonton’s mandate is focused on generating inbound visitation, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians. The people who live here are our greatest ambassadors, so making it easier for them to love our city makes it easier for us to sell it.
Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported daily.
How to Apply
If this role piques your interest, please submit your cover letter to let us know how you feel you could make an impact, along with your resume. Please submit your interest no later than August 13, 2025.