Payroll Associate - Dartmouth, Canada - Northwoodcare Inc.

Northwoodcare Inc.

Verified Company

Dartmouth, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Join the Northwood team

Since 1962, Northwood has led the way as Nova Scotia's most dynamic continuing care organization committed to innovation and change.

Northwood is the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada and is recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice, but we like to call it the power of love When life changes, and society changes, Northwood leads the way, incorporating revolutionary designed, responsive care.

From new ideas to new technologies, we are empowered to do this, because our focus is on people

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 and graduate of a recognized business program as well as working towards or having achieved the Canadian Payroll Association Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification.
Three or more years experience in a payroll setting (preferably health care)
Demonstrated knowledge in computerization, including MS Office and payroll software
Knowledge of Avanti payroll software is considered an asset.
Excellent keyboarding skills
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work overtime and on statutory holidays as required
Knowledge of and adherence to Privacy Act guidelines at all times
Knowledge of and adherence to all Corporate policies, current collective agreements, and government legislation, i.e. Labour Standards, Income Tax Act, Worker's Compensation Legislation, Employment Insurance Legislation, etc.
Skills: Confidentiality, attention to detail, accuracy, organization, maturity, flexibility, ability to work well under pressure, analytical, strong team player, adaptable to change, ability to set and adjust priorities frequently
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis.

Responsibilities:

Enters and processes status changes for staff including new hires appropriate earnings/deductions set up, and setting up employees in the system to use the time clock if necessary
Processes increments for staff in accordance with the appropriate collective agreements in a timely manner and determines and calculates retroactive payments
Processes payment for various payroll deduction programs
Processes garnishments and submits funds withheld from employees on a regular basis
Submits funds withheld for union dues to the appropriate unions on a monthly basis; submits corresponding reports
Processes a full payroll run from start to finish.
Processes Records of Employment.
Assists in the completion of WCB Accident reports and forwards required information to WCB
Prints and distributes payroll reports
Completes confirmation of employment letters or forms as requested
Provides information and special reports to management as required
Provides staff attendance reports as required

Salary:
As per the Northwood Scale

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly (8 hour shifts)

Effective:
Immediately

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Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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