Payroll Officer - Brantford, Canada - Grand Erie District School Board

Grand Erie District School Board

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JOB TITLE:
Payroll Officer

LOCATION:
Brantford, ON

Grand Erie District School Board

Payroll Officer

(Brantford, ON)

Grand Erie District School Board represents more than 27,000 students in 58 elementary schools and 14 secondary schools within the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, as well as students from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

With a dedicated staff of more than 2,900, Grand Erie is committed to learning, leading and inspiring. The Education Centre is located in Brantford. The Board is currently seeking a Full-time Payroll Officer to join our team.

We're a team building a culture of learning, well-being and belonging to inspire every learner. We're all learners, leaders and inspirers, working with students, our communities and each other to build a stronger future. We offer outstanding colleagues and supportive leadership, a commitment to ongoing learning and an excellent compensation package.

Required Abilities and Qualifications

Community college diploma in a related discipline, or the equivalent
Successful completion of the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification, or the equivalent
Three years of recent payroll experience involving adherence to collective agreements and pension/benefits administration using a computerized payroll system
Strong customer service focus with an equally strong work ethic and the demonstrated ability to deal with competing priorities, multiple demands and frequent deadlines
Excellent organizational skills are combined with superior interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated organizational leadership and strength in analyzing and problem solving
Attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to handle matters in a diplomatic, sensitive and confidential manner
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, this position will oversee the day to day payroll functions of the payroll team.

Day to day supervision and support of the payroll department
Providing technical support, including training the payroll department to ensure compliance with board policies and relevant legislation
Ensure payment schedules and processing timelines are completed in accordance with the relevant collective agreements and financial institution' requirements
Identify and monitor process improvement initiatives and provide standards for payroll administrators to follow
Ensure established payroll related policies, procedures and regulations are followed by the payroll department
Building and maintain collaborative relationships with Human Resources stakeholders and service providers
Reviewing payrolls to ensure accuracy
Responding to staff and service providers in a timely manner with focus on customer service
Assisting with annual payroll accruals, pension reporting and monthly account reconciliations and journal entries
Understanding and serving as backup for the processing of pays as well as assisting during peak workloads
Support with T4, T4A, OMERS and TPP reporting
Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Hours of Work

7 hours per day/35 hours per week
Hybrid work arrangement
Rate of Pay

- $67,539 to $76,749
Effective Date

As soon as can be mutually agreed upon
All submissions are to include a complete cover letter, resume, qualifications, and the names of three (3) professional references at least one of which must be a current supervisor (one document if submitted electronically). All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check (which includes a "vulnerable sector search") acceptable to the Board prior to the commencement of employment.

Applicants with a disability that requires an accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview.

Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.

Grand Erie District School Board recognizes

Six Nations of the Grand River and

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as the longstanding peoples of this territory. We honour, recognize, and respect these communities as well

as all

First Nations,

Métis and

Inuit Peoples who reside within Grand Erie District School Board. We are all stewards

of these lands and waters where we now gather, learn and play, and commit to working together in the spirit of