Payroll Administrator Jobs

Under the direction of the Team Manager - Payroll , the Payroll Administrator is responsible for all aspects of the Academic, Administrative & Support and Occasional payrolls, including scheduling and transmitting payroll for all staff in accordance with the respective collective agreements and Board policies and procedures; operates computerized payroll system and ensures integrity of payroll data/records; audits timesheets, and/or prepares journal vouchers; calculates payroll and salary; trains/orients payroll staff, as required; maintains and updates payroll filing system, records, lists, databases and spreadsheets; liaises with Board personnel on payroll-related matters.

Applicants will be considered for the following two vacancies:

1. 100% Term Assignment up to one (1) year effective September 1, 2023
2. 100% Term Assignment up to six (6) months effective immediately

Candidate Profile:

• Ability to work under strict and sometimes inflexible deadlines.
• Interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) to clarify, exchange and respond to inquiries from Board Personnel at all levels. Ability to use tact, diplomacy and discretion when dealing with confidential information.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Organization and time management skills to work effectively while juggling multiple tasks to meet stringent timelines.
• Initiative and judgment required for making decisions, identifying problems and resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Proficiency in the use of word processing and spreadsheets applications.
• Knowledge of relevant Board policies and procedures, payroll and accounting practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including Oracle, and SQL
• Knowledge of the computerized payroll system and year-to-date fields.
• Analytical and research skills required.
• Minimum 2 year community college diploma in Accounting; and may have one or more of the following: certification in Payroll Compliance Professional or Payroll Leadership Professional through the National Payroll Institute (NPI); or is working towards NPI certification.Two (2) or more years of payroll experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.