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    Manager, Payroll and Benefits

    Date Posted: 05/03/2024
    Req ID: 37215
    Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
    Department: UTM: Human Resources
    Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

    Description:

    Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Manager, Payroll & Benefits is responsible for leading the campus-wide delivery of Payroll & Benefit services, as part of the UTM Human Resources Department. The incumbent works in a proactive, innovative, collaborative, efficient and effective manner, providing strategic payroll and benefits advice and support based on expert knowledge of all areas of payroll and benefits, and in support of the academic and administrative priorities of the campus.

    The incumbent audits, investigates, addresses and resolves complex escalated issues related to payroll and benefits and is responsible for the implementation of the overall strategy related to payroll and benefits administration at UTM. The incumbent manages business process improvement projects to identify and implement efficiencies, streamline processes, and improve client service for UTM, and represents UTM on tri-campus and UTM working committees and special projects related to payroll and benefits. The incumbent leads change management initiatives and communications to ensure the UTM community is updated on changes to payroll and benefits processes. The Manager leads a team of payroll and benefits professionals, ensuring a client-focused, service orientation from the unit.

    In addition, the incumbent also oversees payroll, benefit, and pension administration and processing for all employee groups at UTM ensuring it is completed accurately and in a timely manner. This includes developing and delivering individual/group training for departmental contacts and employees; creating and conducting staff and faculty benefit orientations; creating/updating/maintaining HRIS records; auditing reports on a monthly basis; investigating and resolving payroll and benefit discrepancies and resolving escalated issues with clients; managing electronic and hardcopy employee/payroll files in accordance with the U of T file plan; remaining current with relevant policies, practices and collective agreements; developing and producing data and reports as required.

    Qualifications Required:

    Education:
    Post-secondary education in payroll/human resources/finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be in possession of a Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation or currently enrolled in National Payroll Institute courses leading towards the PLP designation. Benefits designation an asset. Project Management certification an asset.

    Experience:
    Minimum six (6) years of progressively responsible experience and expertise overseeing the payroll function within a multi-employer group and in a large public-sector unionized environment. Demonstrated experience managing and motivating staff. Experience overseeing payroll within an academic environment preferred. Experience leading business process improvement projects and working with stakeholders. Demonstrated experience dealing effectively with a diverse group of clients in difficult or sensitive situations.

    Skills:
    Demonstrated expert experience working with HRIS and/or FIS systems is required, preferably in an SAP environment. Expert knowledge of Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Strong analytical, problem-solving, oral and written communication and decision-making skills. Proven experience in SAP HCM payroll. Must have strong business process and analytical background skills including experience in reengineering processes to improve control and efficiencies. Proven ability to be tactful, discrete and maintain the highest level of confidentiality. Solid understanding of human resources management principles and approaches required. Demonstrated project management skills. Experience interpreting and applying policies, employment related legislation, collective agreement provisions to payroll and benefits related matters.

    Other:
    Proven superior accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, work under pressure, manage multiple and changing priorities and demonstrate initiative. Demonstrated and proactive customer service orientation with an awareness of, and sensitivity to, diversity. Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    Closing Date: 05/15/2024, 11:59PM ET
    Employee Group: Salaried
    Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
    Schedule: Full-Time
    Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $102,763 - $119,892 -- Broadband Salary Range: $102,763 - $171,273
    Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

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    All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

    Diversity Statement

    The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

    As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see

    Accessibility Statement

    The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

    The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

    If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact


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