Payroll Clerk II

Lambton Kent District School Board; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

OMERS pension

Job summary

Lambton Kent District School Board is seeking a Payroll Clerk II for the Sarnia Education Centre. The role supports payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely pay for all staff and maintaining payroll records.

Permanent, CUPE 12, 35 hours/week, with a comprehensive benefits package and OMERS pension. Requires a two-year Accounting diploma and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a two-year community college program with a diploma in Accounting.
• Maintaining computerized payroll records for approximately 750 employees.
• Experience compiling and preparing data for payroll-related reports.
• Understanding of employee collective agreements and payroll-related legislation.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with employees and administration on payroll matters.

Responsibilities

• Support the Supervisor of Payroll to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Maintain current and accurate employee payroll records.
• Assist with data preparation for payroll reports and records of employment.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data reporting

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Clerical skills

Independent work

Accounting knowledge

Education

Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Payroll Clerk II

Start Date: Immediate

Position Type: Permanent

Position Open To: Internal & External Applicants

Location: Sarnia Education Centre

Posting Overview:

The Payroll Clerk II supports the Supervisor of Payroll by helping to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining current and accurate employee payroll records.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Graduation from a two-year community college program with a diploma in Accounting or a related field.

Other Key Skills & Knowledge:

• Maintaining computerized payroll records for approximately 750 employees;
• Experience compiling and preparing data for numerous payroll-related reports;
• Ability to generate, balance, and submit Record of Employment;
• Understanding of employee collective agreements and legislation related to payroll functions;
• Excellent communication skills in order to effectively communicate with employees and administration on payroll-related matters;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word to produce letters, forms, etc.;
• Proficiency with Excel for a variety of payroll-related activities;
• Proficiency with Outlook as a method of communication;
• Good clerical skills (keyboarding, filing, etc.);
• Ability to work effectively as a team member with department staff and other Board staff;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision in a high volume, fast-paced environment;
• Previous accounting experience is a definite asset; payroll knowledge and experience is required.

Position Specifications:

Permanent, CUPE 12, 35 hours/week

Compensation:

Level 4 - $28.84 - $30.41
Comprehensive benefit package and OMERS pension plan are provided.

The Lambton Kent District School Board is committed to supporting inclusive and equitable learning and work environments for all. Through our recruitment and selection process, we strive to provide a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

The LKDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.). In compliance with the A.O.D.A., the Lambton Kent District School Board will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.