Payroll and Human Resources Coordinator (Full-Time Permanent)

The Township of Blandford-Blenheim is inviting applications for an organized, detail-oriented and resourceful individual to join the Finance/Administration team as Payroll and Human Resources Coordinator.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Payroll Administration, including the accurate processing of payroll for Township employees, Council and volunteer firefighters; maintaining payroll records, statutory deductions, remittances, reconciliations and year-end reporting.

• Employee Benefits and Human Resources Administration, including coordinating benefits and pension information, maintaining confidential personnel records, and administering attendance, vacation, leave and employment documentation.

• Recruitment and Employee Support, including coordinating job postings, interviews, onboarding and offboarding; maintaining training records; and providing administrative and research support on corporate human resources initiatives.

• Finance, Reporting and Compliance Support, including payroll-related journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting and audit assistance, and supporting consistent processes in accordance with applicable legislation and Township policies.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in payroll, human resources, business administration, accounting or a related field.

• Three to five years of relevant experience in payroll administration, human resources administration or a combination of related functions.

• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation, or progress toward the designation, is preferred. Experience with employee benefits, pensions and OMERS is an asset.

• Working knowledge of payroll requirements, applicable employment legislation and Microsoft Office; experience with payroll, HRIS and financial information systems.

• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail, and sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information. Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Compensation for this position is $31.46 - $39.33 per hour (Township Compensation Grid, Band 5).

The Township values work-life balance and offers a compressed (four-day) work-week arrangement, a comprehensive health benefits package, opportunities for professional development and participation in the OMERS pension plan.

For a full job description, please click here. 

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until November 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter in PDF format in confidence to:

Josh Brick
Chief Administrative Officer
Township of Blandford-Blenheim
47 Wilmot Street South
Drumbo, ON N0J 1G0
Email: jbrick@blandfordblenheim.ca

The Township of Blandford-Blenheim is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Township if you require an accommodation to participate fully and equally.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used for candidate selection.