Payroll Administrator - Part-time, 1 year Contract - Express Scripts Canada

Job Title: Payroll Administrator Location: Mississauga Employment Type: Part-time, 1 year Contract Reason for Vacancy: Replacement Work Arrangement: Hybrid schedule: 1-day WFH, 2 days in-office Department Name: Human Resources & Corporate Services Pay Type: Hourly - 21 hours a week Pay Range: $40.00 to $47.00. Please note that this is a general posting range and offer range will be varied based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills required and location for this role. About Us Express Scripts Canada (ESC) is a leading health benefits management company. Serving over 12 million members, we help insurance carriers, third party administrators, and the public sector optimize the value of health benefits by linking the talent and professional expertise of our people with leading edge information management systems and technology. ESC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Express Scripts Inc., one of the largest pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies in North America, part of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), a global health company. Together, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that improve access, affordability, and health outcomes for Canadians. Job Summary: The Human Resources & Corporate Services function supports the organization’s employees and internal administrative operations so the business can run smoothly, stay compliant, and deliver on its strategic goals. Within this function, this part-time hybrid payroll role is responsible for accurate payroll data entry, supporting and assisting with routine HR/Payroll administration. The role helps maintain up-to-date employee records, processes hours, deductions and benefits correctly, responds to basic payroll and HR inquiries, and flags discrepancies to the Payroll Manager/HR Advisors, contributing directly to compliant, on-time / accurate pay and a positive employee experience. Key Responsibilities Enter and verify employee changes in ADP Workforce Now payroll software. Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing (pre-payroll / post-payroll). Ensure payroll accuracy in compliance with employment laws in a multiprovincial environment. Partners with other departments to provide or receive information related to payroll. Describe attendance procedures to new hires and assist with password resets and login matters. Support tasks like maintaining employee records and responding to employee inquiries. Other duties as needed, such as data reporting or electronic filing. Contributor in Payroll and Human Resources on various projects. Act as back-up for payroll coverage. What We’re Looking For: Proven payroll knowledge with an achieved payroll designation (e.g. PCP) are a must. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are required. 2+ years of direct payroll experience ideally with systems like ADP Workforce Now / Workday. A diploma program in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources is preferred. Experience with multi-province payroll is preferred. Why Join Us? Competitive compensation and a supportive team environment Career development and advancement opportunities A culture that celebrates innovation and collaboration Pre-Employment Requirements All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and background verification in accordance with company policy . Within ESC, for certain positions, obtaining and maintaining a federal government security clearance is a condition of employment. Candidates applying for such roles must meet all eligibility criteria for the applicable clearance level and consent to the security screening process as mandated by federal regulations. Failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance will result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Our hiring process includes AI-powered tools to conduct video interviews, take notes and score candidates; however, all scores will be reviewed by hiring managers and our Talent team before making a decision. Express Scripts Canada is a Cigna company Express Scripts Canada is a subsidiary of Express Scripts, a Cigna company. Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna offers an integrated suite of health services through Cigna, Express Scripts, and our affiliates including medical, dental, behavioural health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products. About Express Scripts Canada Express Scripts Canada is a leading health benefits manager and has been recognized as one of the most innovative. Our clients include Canada's leading insurers, third party administrators and governments. We work with these clients to develop industry-leading solutions to deliver superior healthcare in a cost-controlled environment. We provide Active Pharmacy™ services to more than 7 million Canadian patients and adjudicate more than 100 million pharmacy, dental, and extended health claims annually. Through our proprietary consumer intelligence, clinical expertise, and patients-first approach, we promote better health decisions for plan members, while managing and reducing drug benefit costs for plan sponsors. It will be a condition of employment that the successful candidate obtains an Enhanced Reliability Clearance from the Federal Government. The candidate will be required to provide supporting documentation to receive clearance if required. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a positive work environment built on solid corporate values, integrity, mutual respect, collaboration, passion, service and alignment. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace. By embracing diversity, we build a more effective organization that empowers our employees to be the best that they can be. We are committed to creating a working environment that is barrier-free and we are prepared to provide accommodation for people with disabilities. 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