Compensation and Benefits Coordinator

City of Stratford

Compensation and Benefits Coordinator

(Internal and External Posting)

Job Posting#: 2026-07-02

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Vacancy Type: Existing

Union/Non-union: Non-Union

Date Posted: July 7, 2026

Annual Salary: $77,641 - $90,818

Closing Deadline: July 24, 2026

Department/Division: Corporate Services / Financial Services

Location: On-Site (Stratford, ON)

Duties

The City of Stratford is seeking a detail-orientated and analytical Compensation and Benefits Coordinator to join our Corporate Services team. Reporting directly to the Manager of Financial Services, this position is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll and benefits, all while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, collective agreements, and internal policies.

Work Performed

• Managing weekly payroll runs, financial reconciliations, and submissions to the bank.

• Administering compensation, benefits, and pension programs (OMERS).

• Maintaining compliance with government legislation and collective agreements regarding payroll and benefits administration.

• Processing hires, transfers, terminations, and leave adjustments in payroll systems.

• Coordinating with departments, benefit providers, and external boards.

• Preparing ROEs, T4s, and other required records and filings.

• Ensuring payroll and benefit-related general ledger accounts are reconciled.

• Supporting audits, reporting, and process improvements.

• Providing expertise and guidance on payroll legislation and collective agreements.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3-4 years of related payroll and benefits administration experience.

Specialized Skills, Abilities, Training, License, Memberships, or Certifications

• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation is required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and payroll systems (e.g., Great Plains).

• Have great attention to detail as well as the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation, CRA regulations, and benefit program administration.

Applications will be received until July 24, 2026 at 4:30 pm.

The City of Stratford is not using Artificial Intelligence (AI) at any stage of the recruitment process.

The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.

Accommodations are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford. Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at Sign in to view email

Human Resources Department

City Hall, P.O. Box 818

Stratford, ON N5A 6W1