Payroll Services Coordinator

Halton Region; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Region seeks a Payroll Administrator to oversee the SAP-based employee pay and benefits system. The role entails managing compensation data validation, payroll processing, and ensuring compliance with relevant agreements. Candidates should possess substantial experience in a fast-paced payroll environment and proficiency in Excel, along with a relevant educational background.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in a payroll department.
• Proficient with Excel functions for data management.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Validate and process payroll data for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with collective agreements and manage employee records.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from staff and management.

Skills

Payroll procedures

Excel proficiency

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Analytical skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration

PCP designation

Tools

SAP HR and Payroll

Job description

Job description:

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the administration of an integrated, automated (SAP) employee pay and benefits system throughout the lifecycle of the employee for a dedicated client group.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Validate information received from multiple sources that will impact the calculation and processing of employee compensation and benefits, and make any necessary adjustments.
• Verify for accuracy, prepare and input data into the payroll system for employee groups paid by salary and hourly.
• Input permanent changes to employee payroll records maintained in the payroll system relating to new hires, terminations, retirements and leaves and the set up and changes to the statutory deductions, pensions and other mandatory and benefit plans.
• Calculate and input any manual adjustments to earnings and all legislated, mandated and optional benefits and deduction plans as required.
• Ensure compliance with collective agreements.
• Responsible for generating biweekly pay including balancing and reconciliation of pay.
• Respond to payroll questions and inquiries from staff and management in a timely manner, that adheres to privacy requirements.

Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll procedures and processes.
• Three or more years related work experience in a high volume, fast paced payroll department, preferably with a medium to large public sector organization.
• Proficient in Excel and functions used to compare, analyze and manage data within spreadsheets (e.g. lookups and pivot tables).
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and problem solving skills, including excellent attention to detail.
• Effective customer service and collaborative skills are required, including the ability to work successfully in a team environment and independently as well as ensuring deadlines are maintained and achieved.
• Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration and completion of PCP designation.
• Experience with SAP HR and Payroll.

Important information about your application:

• In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
• Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
• Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
• If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.

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