Full-Time Payroll Officer Jobs

Grand Erie District School Board Invites applications for

Payroll Officer (Brantford, ON)

The Grand Erie District School Board is guided by our vision to Learn, Lead and Inspire and our shared mission to build a culture of learning, well-being and belonging to inspire each learner. Grand Erie’s 2800 employees provide quality education to approximately 29,000 full-time equivalent students who attend our 72 schools.The Board spans a geographic area encompassing the City of Brantford and the Counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk.The head office 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

• Excellent organizational skills are combined with superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Successful completion of the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification, or the equivalent
• Community college diploma in a related discipline, or the equivalent
• Demonstrated organizational leadership and strength in analyzing and problem solving
• Strong customer service focus with an equally strong work ethic and the demonstrated ability to deal with competing priorities, multiple demands and frequent deadlines
• Attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to handle matters in a diplomatic, sensitive and confidential manner
• Three years of recent payroll experience involving adherence to collective agreements and pension/benefits administration using a computerized payroll system
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office and computerized payroll applications, preferably K212
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology and advanced computer applications, including advanced Excel skills

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

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

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

• Hours of Work - 7 hours per day/35 hours per week
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Effective Date: As soon as can be mutually agreed upon
• Rate of Pay - $67,539 to $76,749

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External applicants may apply by clicking the button below by August 7th, 2023 at 3:00 pm.

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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.

All submissions are subject to a screening process and some applicants may not be granted interview.

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 Reconciliation.