Casual - Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Parkland School Division; Stony Plain; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkland School Division is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Administrator to analyze, interpret, and apply accounting principles, board policies, and government regulations. You will process payrolls through the ERP system and support the payroll team.

The role requires a Diploma in Business Administration/Accounting or equivalent, CPA certification, and at least three years of payroll experience, with strong Excel skills and knowledge of payroll legislation.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration/Accounting or equivalent.
• Completion of Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) certification.
• Minimum of three (3) years in a similar position.
• MS Office (Excel and Word) proficiency; Atrieve ERP experience is a definite asset.
• Knowledge of Federal and Provincial payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and benefits transactions for up to 1,200 employees.
• Ensure compliance with three different collective agreements, Board policies, and current legislation.
• System-process payroll by verifying timesheets and inputting data from HR.
• Calculate retroactive increments, partial pay period salaries, acting incumbency payments, and assignment changes.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll history and master files; document unusual pay situations.
• Produce Records of Employment (ROE) and respond to EI inquiries.
• Generate reports and handle pay/benefit inquiries from staff and outside agencies.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Timelines management

Confidential handling

MS Office proficiency

Education

Diploma in Business Administration/Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Atrieve (ERP)

Job description

Organization: Parkland School Division

Location: Centre for Education - Stony Plain, AB

Job Type: Casual

Category: Non-Union Group (NUG)

Under the general supervision of the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll and Benefits Administrator will analyze, interpret, and apply accounting principles, board policies, and government regulations. You will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payrolls through the ERP system and providing vital support to the existing payroll team.

Duties And Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Administration

• Process payroll and benefits transactions (pay adjustments, direct deposits, manual cheques, terminations, hires, and layoffs) for up to 1,200 employees.
• Ensure compliance with three different collective agreements, Board policies, and current legislation.
• System-process payroll by verifying timesheets and inputting data from Human Resources.
• Calculate retroactive increments, partial pay period salaries, acting incumbency payments, and assignment changes

Records & Reporting

• Maintain accurate employee payroll history and master files, documenting unusual pay situations or adjustments.
• Produce Records of Employment (ROE) and respond to inquiries from Employment Insurance (E.I.).
• Generate reports as required and handle pay/benefit inquiries from staff and outside agencies.

Qualifications & Skills

Education: Diploma in Business Administration/Accounting or equivalent.

Certification: Completion of Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) certification.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years in a similar position.

Software: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word). Experience with Atrieve (ERP) is a definite asset.

Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Federal and Provincial payroll legislation.

Attributes: Ability to meet demanding timelines and handle sensitive/confidential information within a team environment.

• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30 PM.
• Rate of Pay: Commensurate with experience

Requirements

Current clean Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Record Check.