Payroll Specialist

About Yara Belle Plaine

Yara is a global organization focused on tackling major world challenges in a practical and responsible way, including scarcity of resources, food insecurity, and environmental change.

Yara Belle Plaine is a leading nitrogen fertilizer production site situated about 50 km west of Regina on Highway #1. The site employs around 200 people and is guided by values of collaboration, curiosity, ambition, and accountability. Safety is a core priority, and the team follows a “Safe by Choice” mindset.

Role Overview

The Payroll Specialist will handle payroll administration, employee benefits, and related people data with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and confidentiality. The role also supports workforce planning, reporting, and HR operations while working closely with leaders and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule for employees of Yara Belle Plaine and Yara Canada, including payroll journal entries and year-end activities.
• Keep employee payroll, benefits, attendance, and personal records current in ADP while ensuring data quality and compliance.
• Oversee the Yara PeoplePath system and personnel files, maintaining secure, accurate, and reliable records.
• Handle employee benefits administration with providers and staff, acting as a primary contact for questions and updates.
• Arrange and support employee onboarding, including session coordination and preparation of necessary documentation.
• Prepare HR and payroll reports and analyses, such as turnover, headcount, payroll metrics, and other ad hoc requests.
• Support the annual salary budget cycle by maintaining the budget tool and working with leadership on position updates.
• Administer modified work schedules and averaging permits in line with regulations and internal policies, including EDO/turnaround and shift schedule coordination.
• Prepare reconciliations, documentation, and remittances for benefit providers and regulatory bodies such as Sun Life, Canada Life, PEPP, Sutton, WSIB, CNESST, Revenu Québec, and Employer Health Tax, as needed.
• Manage contracts connected to employee loan programs.
• Maintain wage and salary schedules and help administer the Concur employee expense program.
• Serve as backup to the People & Culture Specialist and contribute to other assigned tasks.
• Support the People & Culture Manager with team initiatives and projects.

Experience and Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll and HR experience in a complex, high-volume environment and is comfortable working across multiple jurisdictions. Strong attention to detail, system proficiency, and knowledge of payroll compliance are essential.

Additional Information

Yara promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. The company has embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion into its business strategy and supports employee ambassador networks globally. As part of the hiring process, reference and background checks may be carried out where allowed by law and when relevant to the role; candidates will be notified by HR before any checks begin.

Application Deadline

The last date to apply is July 16, 2026.

Contact

Deanna Milton, People & Culture Manager