Human Resource Generalist (Payroll & Benefits)

Status

Ongoing Position

Location

Slave Lake

Competition #

NLC-2297

Open To

All Applicants

Date Posted

June 25, 2026

Closing Date

July 14, 2026 - 11:59pm

Job Start Date

August 3, 2026

Compensation Rate

Salary: $67,200 to $88,164 per year

Hours Per Week

36.25

Additional Information

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. The college supports and promotes professional development and wellness opportunities and provides employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Human Resource Generalist (Payroll & Benefits)

Salary: $67,200 to $88,164 per year

Location: Slave Lake

August 3, 2026 to Ongoing

Qualifications

• Diploma in human resource administration or other relevant discipline and/or Canadian Payroll Association Management Certification designation
• Experience in HRIS with at least three (3) years of current progressive Human Resources related experience
• A clean criminal record check prior to commencement
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

Assets

• Experience working in a unionized environment, post-secondary experience

Nature and Scope of Work

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, this position is responsible for performing and assisting with various Human Resources functions and programs including day to day operations with a focus on payroll, benefits, onboarding, disability management, training, and adherence to all pertinent employment laws and Collective Agreements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administration of Payroll

• Processing of pay and benefits for College employees which includes but not limited to,
• • Commencement
  • Benefit administration
  • Calculations for various payroll transactions (adjustments, overtime, increments, etc.)
  • Pensions
  • Termination
  • Record of Employment (ROE)
  • T4 production and year-end for salary, wage, contract/sessional employees as per the College’s policies, procedures, and regulations, and the various Collective Agreements
• Maintain personnel files, including creating files for new employees
• Assist in the benefit renewal process
• Monitor and record all absences either electronically or manually
• Assist in the steps to finalize the payroll for transfer to the bank
• Maintaining Unit 4 payroll manual

Disability Management

• Processing disability documents in accordance with the Disability Management procedures
• Liaising with employees, management, long term disability (LTD) carrier providers, Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB), and medical practitioners to coordinate LTD activities

Financial

• Invoicing, cheque requisitions and remittances including third party agreements
• Depositing benefit cheques/other receivables and forwarding appropriate documentation to the Finance department
• Process deductions in Unit 4 for Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Training

• Determining training needs, developing handouts and materials
• Presenting training to co-workers, supervisors, and other College employees as required
• Provide advice and information to managers on the interpretation and application of the Collective Agreements and on relevant legislation and policies

Departmental Policies, Regulations, and Procedures

• Assist with the development and updating of Human Resources policies, procedures, and regulations
• Analyze data, conduct research, and prepare reports on a variety of compensation and benefit issues
• Developing and preparing draft documents for the Executive Director, Human Resources and Health & Safety, Director, and/or Manager, Payroll & Benefits

Other Duties

• Responding to and completing surveys
• Providing back up or assistance within the payroll unit to ensure timely processing of payroll
• Providing back up to recruitment when required
• Assist the Manager, Payroll & Benefits with Auditors (Auditor General, Canadian Revenue Agency)
• Archiving files for the Human Resources department
• Handle confidential information in a professional and discreet manner
• Assisting the Executive Director with negotiations, compiling statistical information, researching legislated regulations (Employment Standards Code, etc.)
• Participate in committees as appropriate
• Assist with preparation of paperwork, writing letters, and meeting with employees during the termination process as needed

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of payroll calculations, accounting and spreadsheet preparation, and internal controls
• Strong computer skills, with specific experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong knowledge and experience with computerized HRIS; preferably Unit4
• Ability to communicate and liaise with employees, supervisors, administrators, union representatives and other Human Resources staff as appropriate in person, via e-mail or telephone
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Listening skills
• Creativity/problem solving
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to be self-directed, flexible, and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to act with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to present ideas effectively and persuasively, in both written and oral form, including preparation and presentation of reports
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity

Contacts (Internal and External)

• Employees
• Supervisors
• Managers
• Senior leadership
• Human Resources team members
• Finance department
• Payroll staff
• Union representatives
• Pension providers
• Benefits carriers
• Auditors

Successful candidate must provide College or University transcripts and a clean Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.

Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2297 to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3 or alternatively Fax: 780-849-5881

Closing Date: July 14, 2026

Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.