Payroll & Benefit Junior Analyst

Job Number: J1225-0772 Job Title: Payroll & Benefit Junior Analyst Job Category: Human Resources (Recruitment, Benefits, Immigration, Labour Relations, L&D, Payroll) Job Type: Temporary Full Time Date Posted: December 18, 2025 Closing Date: January 18, 2026 Number of Positions: 1
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Payroll & Benefits Junior Analyst to join our Payroll & Benefits team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

This is a Temporary Full Time Opportunity for an approximate 1 year term.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

The Payroll and Benefits team works with more than 50 separate Collective Agreements and Terms & Conditions of Employment. The role of the Analyst relies heavily on auditing for compliance and ensuring that the system is configured in alignment with these contractual requirements.

How you will do it:

• Completes all monthly, quarterly and annual scheduled audits for compensation and benefit programs.
• Executes process improvements using the six sigma guidelines; collaborates with other department stakeholders in developing, implementing and reviewing outcomes of process improvements.
• Responsible for oversight of the annual pension year end processes for all applicable pension providers
• Completes monthly remittances and required reports
• Keeps statistical data for benefits department
• Prepares reports and presentations related to benefit program performance
• Provides back up support for critical payroll and benefits processes as required
• Communicates audit results to management and/or employees and reviews processes for potential improvement to close gaps.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent direct experience
• 3-5 years of experience in including both payroll & benefits
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (required)
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve results and also work well independently

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.