Payroll and Benefits Supervisor (full-time, permanent)

at  The Avon Maitland District School Board

The Avon Maitland District School Board is accepting applications for a full-time permanent 1.0 FTE Payroll & Benefits Supervisor position for the Human Resource Services department at the Education Centre in Seaforth, Ontario.
Reporting to the Payroll & Benefits Manger, the Payroll & Benefits Supervisor will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring accurate, efficient and timely payroll processing for all employee groups in accordance with relevant collective agreements and statutory requirements;
• Provide direct supervision to the Payroll Service Representatives, including supervising each processing function, developing, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures, assigning daily responsibilities/re-establishing priorities, problem resolution, streamlining manual process and the completion of performance appraisals and goal-setting activities;
• Work collaboratively with Human Resource Services to ensure required payroll information is received and processed according to the appropriate collective agreements and terms and conditions of employment;
• Responsible for the timely and accurate remittance of statutory and non-statutory deductions;
• Act as a resource regarding benefit issues and ensure premium deductions are accurate and processed as per the required deadlines;
• Comprehensive knowledge of government legislation, related Acts and payroll regulations including but not limited to; CRA, Service Canada, ESA, WSIB and EHT;
• Ensure deadlines for completion of annual reconciliations as required (i.e. T4s, EHT, public sector salary disclosure, SBCI reports, etc.);
• Assist with annual payroll accruals, monthly account reconciliations, and journal entries;
• Develop, implement and maintain procedures, records and payroll manuals;
• Respond to staff and service providers in a timely manner with a focus on customer services;
• Act as back-up to the Payroll Service Representatives as needed and provide assistance during peak periods;
• Promote a positive, safe, healthy, respectful and inclusive workplace;
• Other duties or projects as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field, or equivalent;
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive experience in a supervisory role in a payroll environment working with multiple union payrolls, pensions and benefits;
• Active Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) member and working towards Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation;
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology and advanced computer applications including an integrated HR/Payroll system, Excel, Access, Word, etc.
• Proven analytical skills, problem solving and planning skills with an ability to work independently while continually multi-tasking;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills;
• Demonstrated integrity and credibility in dealing with confidential/sensitive information;

Compensation Details:
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, 12 months per year
Rate of Pay: $72,485 - $84,412 per Level 5 in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Non-Union, Management, Administrative and Supervisory Employees
Health & Dental Benefits: Extended and Supplementary Health, Paramedical Services, Dental, including Orthodontics, Out of Province/Country and Health Care Spending Account
Pension Plan: Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)
Employment Start Date: As soon as possible
Interested applicants are requested to apply through amdsb.simplication.com (steps are below) and include three supervisory references by 4:00 pm on October 3, 2024.

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• Job Code: 3834624
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We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.
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The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process.
Note: A satisfactory criminal background check will be part of the recruitment process

• Responsible for ensuring accurate, efficient and timely payroll processing for all employee groups in accordance with relevant collective agreements and statutory requirements;
• Provide direct supervision to the Payroll Service Representatives, including supervising each processing function, developing, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures, assigning daily responsibilities/re-establishing priorities, problem resolution, streamlining manual process and the completion of performance appraisals and goal-setting activities;
• Work collaboratively with Human Resource Services to ensure required payroll information is received and processed according to the appropriate collective agreements and terms and conditions of employment;
• Responsible for the timely and accurate remittance of statutory and non-statutory deductions;
• Act as a resource regarding benefit issues and ensure premium deductions are accurate and processed as per the required deadlines;
• Comprehensive knowledge of government legislation, related Acts and payroll regulations including but not limited to; CRA, Service Canada, ESA, WSIB and EHT;
• Ensure deadlines for completion of annual reconciliations as required (i.e. T4s, EHT, public sector salary disclosure, SBCI reports, etc.);
• Assist with annual payroll accruals, monthly account reconciliations, and journal entries;
• Develop, implement and maintain procedures, records and payroll manuals;
• Respond to staff and service providers in a timely manner with a focus on customer services;
• Act as back-up to the Payroll Service Representatives as needed and provide assistance during peak periods;
• Promote a positive, safe, healthy, respectful and inclusive workplace;
• Other duties or projects as required or assigned