Payroll & Benefits Administrator (Summer Student)
About the role
Job Title: Payroll Administrator (Summer Student)
Job Type: Temporary (8-week contract), Full-time (up to 37.5 hours per week)
Schedule: Weekdays
Salary: $20.00/hour
Great Work. Great People. Great Place. GREAT Purpose.
Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference in the lives of Albertans? Do you want to be part of a growing organization with opportunities for development? Are you detail-oriented, organized, and interested in gaining hands-on experience in payroll and HR processes? Then Goodwill Industries of Alberta is the place for you!
About Goodwill:
Goodwill is dedicated to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to find meaningful employment. This is made possible as a direct result of the generosity of Albertans in our community who choose to donate to Goodwill, where these items are resold through our successful retail stores. Our dedicated, ambitious and hard-working team members are the key to our success. Through living our value of We Care and it Shows, we work together as One Amazing Team to Get Better and Better Everyday while we Make a Positive Impact in our community.
What you’ll be doing:
- Assisting with data entry for payroll and benefits systems.
- Helping verify employee information for accuracy (e.g., addresses, banking details).
- Supporting the team in preparing basic payroll reports and summaries.
- Responding to routine employee inquiries about pay dates, benefits coverage, and claim processes.
- Organizing and maintaining confidential employee records in compliance with company policies.
- Assisting with benefits enrollment updates and documentation.
- Providing general administrative support, including filing, scanning, and updating spreadsheets.
What you bring to the table:
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program (Business, HR, Accounting, or related field preferred).
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Between the ages of 16–30 (eligibility requirement for summer student programs).
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Effective communication skills and ability to respond to inquiries professionally.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Interest in payroll, HR processes, and administrative functions.
Please note the selected candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in being a part of our GREAT purpose!
Goodwill Industries of Alberta is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind.
If there are any questions or you require accommodations, please contact careers@goodwill.ab.ca.
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Payroll & Benefits Administrator (Summer Student)
About the role
Job Title: Payroll Administrator (Summer Student)
Job Type: Temporary (8-week contract), Full-time (up to 37.5 hours per week)
Schedule: Weekdays
Salary: $20.00/hour
Great Work. Great People. Great Place. GREAT Purpose.
Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference in the lives of Albertans? Do you want to be part of a growing organization with opportunities for development? Are you detail-oriented, organized, and interested in gaining hands-on experience in payroll and HR processes? Then Goodwill Industries of Alberta is the place for you!
About Goodwill:
Goodwill is dedicated to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to find meaningful employment. This is made possible as a direct result of the generosity of Albertans in our community who choose to donate to Goodwill, where these items are resold through our successful retail stores. Our dedicated, ambitious and hard-working team members are the key to our success. Through living our value of We Care and it Shows, we work together as One Amazing Team to Get Better and Better Everyday while we Make a Positive Impact in our community.
What you’ll be doing:
- Assisting with data entry for payroll and benefits systems.
- Helping verify employee information for accuracy (e.g., addresses, banking details).
- Supporting the team in preparing basic payroll reports and summaries.
- Responding to routine employee inquiries about pay dates, benefits coverage, and claim processes.
- Organizing and maintaining confidential employee records in compliance with company policies.
- Assisting with benefits enrollment updates and documentation.
- Providing general administrative support, including filing, scanning, and updating spreadsheets.
What you bring to the table:
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program (Business, HR, Accounting, or related field preferred).
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Between the ages of 16–30 (eligibility requirement for summer student programs).
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Effective communication skills and ability to respond to inquiries professionally.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Interest in payroll, HR processes, and administrative functions.
Please note the selected candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in being a part of our GREAT purpose!
Goodwill Industries of Alberta is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind.
If there are any questions or you require accommodations, please contact careers@goodwill.ab.ca.
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