Payroll Supervisor - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Full-time

Department: Other (Not Listed)

Company Description:

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, the Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union:

Non-union

Site:
West Park Site of UHN

Department:
Payroll

Reports to:
Senior Manager, Employee Records and Payroll (UHN)

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Status:
Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Position Summary

Responsible for all payroll processing, maintaining and reconciling payroll records, producing necessary reports, as well as conducting year-end balancing of payroll for the West Park site of University Health Network, with the potential for scope included to evolve over time.

Also responsible for the submission of all annual legal payroll related filings (e.g. T4's, PIER report, WSIB, EHT) and for the facilitation of statutory audits as required. The Payroll Supervisor will provide direct supervision to a payroll team.

Duties

Perform proactive maintenance by inspecting equipment to identify and rectify issues before they lead to breakdowns.
Collaborate with HR to process employee terminations in accordance with settlement agreements.
Prepare essential payroll remittances, including taxes, HOOPP, and EHT.
Ensure precise and punctual submission of annual filings and reports to CRA, including T4 and T4As, as well as HOOPP.
Reconcile and submit monthly remittances to benefit carriers for selfadministered benefits.
Record payroll journals, monthly vacation/stat accruals, and days' accrual in the General Ledger.
Reconcile payroll accounts, such as taxes, extended health benefits, and HOOPP contributions.
Monitor employees' 6th sick status and report exceptions promptly.
Ensure accurate and timely retroactive payments to employees when required.
Mentor and coach payroll staff, including timesheet and vacation approval.
Prepare employment verification letters.
Track employee leaves, prepare ROEs as necessary, and calculate maternity leave topups. Bill employees who prepay for pension and benefits.
Collaborate with IT and payroll software vendor to manage payroll software updates, patches, and system modifications, adhering to best practices, rigorous testing, and vendor requirements.
Optimize existing payroll processes to enhance workflow efficiency.
Provide analysis for ad hoc reports for external stakeholders, including MOH, OHA, and unions.

Qualifications:

Diploma, Certificate, or Apprenticeship in Applied Technology or a related field.
Post-Secondary Certificate in Payroll, Accounting, or Computer Systems.
Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP), or actively working towards it.
7 years of payroll experience, including remittance and annual reporting submissions.
Intermediate knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, including account reconciliations.
Proficient computer skills, with intermediate Excel proficiency and knowledge of Crystal report writer preferred
Strong organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
Previous experience processing payroll in a union environment.
Awareness of conditions and measures that may impact the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians, and visitors.
Related experience in a public sector environment is preferred.
Familiarity with the Empath payroll system preferred

Additional Information:

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.

It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on