Coordinator, Payroll Processing

at  Toronto Transit Commission

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 9577
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Employee Services and Systems (20000034) - Payroll Services (30000057)
Salary Information: $70,725.20 - $88,415.60
Pay Scale Group: 07SA (CAN/S/J/07SA)
Employment Type: Temporary (until December 31, 2024)
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturdays & Sundays Shift: Day
Posted On: June 3, 2024
Last Day to Apply: June 7, 2024
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America’s third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA. Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC’s vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud. The TTC’s recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing “a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy.”

WHAT SKILLS DO YOU BRING?

Use office technology, software and applications
Apply accounting principles and practices
Communicate in a variety of mediums
Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU BRING?

• Working knowledge of legislation relating to support payments, tax arrears and wage assignments
• Demonstrated good understanding of accounting principles
• Proficiency in the use of a PC and computer software and applications related to the work (Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) as well as other office equipment necessary to perform duties
• Good analytical and mathematical skills, and ability to identify discrepancies/anomalies to make required changes within a limited time frame
• Good organizational skills to work within strict time limits
• Effective interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Experience in SAP payroll
• Good knowledge of TTC mainframe systems (PPS, OARS, RABS) and TTC Policies and Union Collective Agreements as they pertain to the work being performed
• A completed University Degree or College Diploma in a related discipline and relevant payroll/office administration experience, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent
• Completion of Canadian Payroll Association courses (Accounting I & II)/ Business Administration courses are assets
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees

• Performs a variety of administrative and control functions designed to ensure weekly, monthly and annual special payments (Maternity and WSIB Top-Ups, Travel Balance and Deposit, etc.) are processed accurately and on schedule
• Reviews, confirms and processes third party deductions, including Wage Assignments, Income Tax Arrears and Family Support Payments, that are to be deducted from employees’ pay
• Ensures the timely remittances of all third party payments as part of post-payroll processing
• Processes WSIB advances and monthly top-up payments (WSIB and Pregnancy Leave), and off-cycle payments for Sick Benefits, Payroll area P4 ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all payments, and completing all post-payroll activities required
• Prepares and controls and monitors payroll cheques and ad hoc EFTs issued to employees for advance vacation pay and cheque orders; and maintains annual vacation banks
• Resolves overpayments made through any of the various payrolls
• Monitor and update vacation banks for all TTC employees
• Issues Pay Statements to the work locations post payroll run as required
• Mail out T4 annually and as required
• Receives and addresses Tier 2 AskHR inquiries in a timely manner, as defined by the Employee Service Centre SLAs
• Participation in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program
• Responsible for treating passengers and employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (within their area of responsibility) in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders so that they can fully benefit from the TTC as a service-provider and an employer