Temporary Payroll and Pension Coordinator - Hamilton, Canada - Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

As Soon As Possible to April 1, 2025

PASS Grade 3 $63,986 to $72,018 (under review)

A bout the Board

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation.

We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all.

Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.

Staff Wellness

At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported.

We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.

Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employee's well-being in all dimensions of health.

As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.

About the Position

Duties include but are not limited to:
Review and audit payroll pre-processing pay register to ensure accuracy of payroll information.

Verify earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments, insurance and pension plans

Respond to third party providers such as Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Service Canada, Family Support, OMERS, Teachers Pension Plan (TPP), legal agencies

Work with payroll Team Lead to reconcile payroll accounting.

Maintain detailed records and documentation of payroll transactions for audit purposes, in accordance with statutory requirements and company policies and procedures

Review pay related submissions for completeness and compliance with government legislation, Board policy, and established processes and procedures

Process Records of Employment in accordance with Service Canada regulations.

Discretely handles details of a highly confidential and critical nature.

Update TiM (TPP Application) with employee information and status changes

Resolve pension issues in a priority sequence

Manage Pension members inquiries and requests

Perform with a high degree of accuracy in payroll and pension calculations

Organize and prioritize to maintain complete and accurate documentation in accordance to pension deadlines.

Adhere to OMERS plan regulations while administering the plan.

Complete the annual year end reconciliation in order to meet the Pension deadline for issuing employee annual Pension statements.

Participate in professional development in order to keep up-to-date on changes in the field

Check and/or verify pay processing data enter by co-workers.

Perform other duties as assigned including payroll back up during absences and vacation.

Qualifications:

2-3 year post secondary program in a related field or equivalent public sector payroll/pension related experience

3 years comprehensive knowledge and full payroll/pension cycle experience.

Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset.

National Payroll Institute ( formerly Canadian Payroll Association) Payroll Compliance Practitioner Designation (PCP) - an asset

In-depth knowledge of related Provincial and Federal government legislation, and the ability to interpret collective agreements.

Excellent knowledge of processes to import/export electronic data.

Strong written and verbal communication skills to enable effective interactions with staff, management, union representatives, and external stakeholders with respect to sensitive and confidential issues

Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment

Deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. on Friday February 2, 2024.

Employment Equity Statement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.

HWDSB's mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world.

Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.

Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples).

Members of groups that commonly experience