Payroll & HR Administrator

About the Role Yara Belle Plaine is seeking a Payroll & HR Administrator to manage payroll, benefits, and HR data for Yara Belle Plaine and Yara Canada. The role partners with leadership to support workforce planning, reporting, and HR processes while upholding data integrity and confidentiality. What You'll Do

• Administer the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for all employees of Yara Belle Plaine and Yara Canada, including payroll journal entries and year-end processes.
• Maintain and update employee personal, payroll, benefits, and attendance information in the ADP payroll system, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage and maintain the Yara PeoplePath database and personnel files, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Administer employee benefits programs in collaboration with providers and employees, serving as a key point of contact for inquiries and updates.
• Coordinate and deliver employee onboarding, including scheduling sessions and preparing required documentation.
• Compile, analyze, and report HR and payroll data to support decision-making (e.g., turnover metrics, headcount, payroll analysis, ad hoc reporting).
• Manage the annual salary budget process, maintaining the budget tool and partnering with leadership to input and update position changes.
• Administer modified work schedules and averaging permits in compliance with applicable regulations and company policies; compile schedules for EDO/turnarounds and shift schedules.
• Reconcile and prepare documentation and remittances for benefits providers and regulatory agencies (Sun Life, Canada Life, PEPP, Sutton, WSIB, CNESST, Revenu Québec, EHT, and others).
• Administer contracts related to employee loan programs and maintain wage and salary schedules; co-administer the Concur Employee Expense program.
• Provide backup support to the People & Culture Specialist/Manager and contribute to departmental initiatives and projects. What We're Looking For
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Relevant payroll certification is an asset.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in payroll, human resources, or related field.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll in a high-volume, multi-jurisdictional environment with payroll systems (e.g., ADP) and HRIS.
• Demonstrated experience supporting benefits administration and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Employment Standards, CRA requirements, and applicable federal and provincial payroll legislation.
• Proficient computer/software knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, SAP, ADP). Compensation & Benefits Yara Belle Plaine offers a highly competitive total compensation package, including: Bonus Program; Employee Assistance Plan; Employee Wellness Plan; Enhanced Vacation option; Health and Dental Benefits; Pension Plan/Savings Plan.