Description

HomesteadCo-opishiringaPayroll and Benefits Specialistto join our team. The Payroll and Benefits Specialistcanbe based out ofeither ofour Administration Offices in Carman or Portage la Prairie, MB. 
Are you a passionate Payroll and Benefits Specialist? Homestead Co-op has an exciting opportunity to support different unionized groups, a dynamic HR team to collaborate with, and the chance to take a diverse organization’s payroll and benefits practices to the next level. Join us! 

What you’ll do: 

• Process biweekly payroll and ensure compliance with legislation, accurate deductions, government reporting, and timely remittances.
• Investigate and resolve payroll and benefits discrepancies, manage reconciliations, journal entries, and yearend reporting (e.g., T4s, WCB), while maintaining accurate records.
• Provide payroll expertise and support, including handling terminations and ROEs, improving processes, ensuring confidentiality, and communicating updates to HR and employees.
• Be the key contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries, maintain and update employee records, coordinate with providers to ensure accurate deductions, and administer pension plan enrolment and changes in compliance with requirements.
• Deliver time and attendance training, communicate attendance issues to management, and support WCB reporting and compliance in partnership with Safety and Asset Protection teams.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports and workforce data, maintain accurate employee records, and provide wage and benefits of cost estimates to support planning, negotiations, and datadriven decisionmaking.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who we are: 
Homestead Co-op serves more than 27,000 members — and many more customers — in Austin, Carman, La Salle, MacGregor, Oakville, Portage la Prairie & Treherne. We have17 locationsincludingFood Stores, Gas Bars, Car Washes, Pharmacies, LiquorStores, Cardlocks, HomeCentre'sand an Agricultural site.Last year,wecontributed over $154,000 to community organizations and initiatives. 

Who you’ll work with:  
The Team:You will work closely with a team of HR and health and safety professionals, and report directly to the HR Manager. This team strives to cultivate a culture of innovation, community, and collaboration. 

Why it matters: 
Our commitment to our members and the community means that we strive to make a positive impact every day. We believe that our success should be shared, and we work hard to create value for our communities. 

Who you are: 
You are looking to take your expertise to the next level with a high level of client serviceand: 

• Have a post-secondary certificate in Payroll Administration or Accounting.
• A Diploma in Accounting & Payroll or Business Administration with a focus on Finance would be considered an asset.
• Having your PCP or CPM Designation would be considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Having 5+yearsfull-cycle payroll experience,reconciliationsand reporting is required, preferably in a unionized setting.
• Have 3 years administering employee benefit programs including:enrollment, termination, coordination with providers, reconciling deductions, and submittingremittances.
• Have 3 years of experience handling employee payroll and benefit inquiries.
• Are familiarwith payroll and HRIS systems such as Oracle, UKG, People Forward, or similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of Canadian payroll and benefits related legislation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve payroll and benefit discrepancieson behalf of the employerwhiledemonstratingsoundindependentjudgement, attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume data environments.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skillsthatdemonstrateprofessionalism and protection ofconfidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills that arecustomer service–oriented with a collaborative, team-focused approach thatexhibitsand maintains positive relationships whiledemonstratingCo-ops values: Integrity, Excellence and Responsibility.
• Ability to present options and recommendations related tocost ofwages and benefits while planning and negotiating in the collective bargaining process.
• Abilityto thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment while managing competing priorities andadaptingto changing demands.
• Ability to clearly explain payroll and benefits information to employees. 

What we offer: 
Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. 
Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member. 
As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visitwww.homesteadco-op.crs. 

Homestead Co-op is committed to accessible employment and to ensure that our hiring processes are barrier-free. If you require information in an alternate format, or if you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contactHR@homestead.crs.

Apply by June 23, 2026, by email your cover letter and resume to Retail Talent Acquisition retailtalentacquisition@fcl.crs.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. 
Please note that this position will require a criminal record check and driver’s abstract in accordance with our policies. 
At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all team members and guests to feel at home. 

About us: 
Homestead Consumers Coop Ltd. is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business. Being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here. 

Requirements

Have a post-secondary certificate in Payroll Administration or Accounting.
A Diploma in Accounting & Payroll or Business Administration with a focus on Finance would be considered an asset.
Having your PCP or CPM Designation would be considered an asset.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Having 5+yearsfull-cycle payroll experience,reconciliationsand reporting is required, preferably in a unionized setting.
Have 3 years administering employee benefit programs including:enrollment, termination, coordination with providers, reconciling deductions, and submittingremittances.
Have 3 years of experience handling employee payroll and benefit inquiries.
Are familiarwith payroll and HRIS systems such as Oracle, UKG, People Forward, or similar platforms.
Solid understanding of Canadian payroll and benefits related legislation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve payroll and benefit discrepancieson behalf of the employerwhiledemonstratingsoundindependentjudgement, attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume data environments.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skillsthatdemonstrateprofessionalism and protection ofconfidentiality.
Strong interpersonal skills that arecustomer service–oriented with a collaborative, team-focused approach thatexhibitsand maintains positive relationships whiledemonstratingCo-ops values: Integrity, Excellence and Responsibility.
Ability to present options and recommendations related tocost ofwages and benefits while planning and negotiating in the collective bargaining process.
Abilityto thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment while managing competing priorities andadaptingto changing demands.
Ability to clearly explain payroll and benefits information to employees.