GOOD BEGINNINGS – HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR - PAYROLL & BENEFITS
Location:
Good Beginnings’ Administrative Office (1-871 Dundas St., Woodstock, ON - on-site)
Position Type:
Contract - 18-24 months (Leave Coverage)
Rate of Pay:
$29.88/hour after successful probationary period
Start Date:
April 2026
End Date:
September - December 2027
Hours:
35 hours per week
Closing Date:
March 31, 2026
Description:
Good Beginnings Day Nursery Woodstock Inc. is seeking a highly detail-oriented and professional Human Resources Coordinator, with various practical experience in payroll, and benefits-related duties to join our team.
Good Beginnings is a non-profit organization with a Board of Directors comprised of parents/guardians and community representatives who are committed to providing high quality early learning and child care programs to the children and families of Oxford County since 1986.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Human Resources, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing full payroll functions within Dayforce software, benefits administration, workplace injury and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is confident, organized, and thrives in a deadline-driven environment. This role actively promotes Good Beginnings’ values of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging and ensures adherence to the policies established by the Board of Directors, regulations under the Child Care and Early Years Act, and Confidentiality Agreements.
Key Responsibilities:
Full-cycle payroll processing using Dayforce
Timesheet review, payroll deductions, ROEs, T4s, vacation tracking, and termination/severance calculations
Employee onboarding and HRIS administration
Benefits enrollment, billing reconciliation, LTD/STD claims, and employee leave management
Accommodation and Return-to-Work coordination
Administration of CWELCC, WEG, and other government funding reports and reconciliations
Monthly/quarterly reporting and wage analysis support
Workplace injury reporting and JHSC documentation
General HR compliance and staff support
Qualifications
Post-secondary education in Human Resources (CHRP an asset)
Minimum 3 years’ experience in payroll and/or HR administration
Experience with Dayforce strongly preferred
Strong Excel and data analysis skills
Excellent organizational, communication, and confidentiality skills
Ability to manage deadlines in a high-volume environment
Core Competencies & Professional Attributes
Exceptional computer skills; especially Microsoft Excel, and the ability to adapt to various in-house software programs
Ability to analyze and present numerical data in tables, spreadsheets, and forms
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee information
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly spelling and grammar
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, and more
Wellness and counselling services through Employee & Family Assistance Program
Vacation and Personal Day accruals
To Apply:
For full details, please see the following document: Human Resources Coordinator - Payroll & Benefits (Contract)
Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Christine Hart, Director of Human Resources and Finances at careers@goodbeginningsday.com
We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Good Beginnings is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.