Payroll Specialist

Manitoulin Health Centre; Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health organization in Little Current, Ontario is seeking a Payroll Specialist. The role involves overseeing payroll functions, ensuring accurate processing, and administering payments. The ideal candidate has a diploma in a related field, experience with payroll systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including pension and healthcare plans.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Employer-paid health and dental benefits

Life insurance and long-term disability

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Diploma in Business, Human Resources, or Accounting from an accredited college.
• Experience with union and non-union payroll systems preferred.
• Currently pursuing or certified as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bi-weekly payroll input and process data.
• Administer special payments and bonuses.
• Complete year-end payroll procedures and submit remittances.
• Respond to information inquiries including employment insurance claims.

Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

Service and Quality Orientation

Creativity and Innovation

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

Meditech Payroll proficiency

Strong numerical skills

Education

Diploma in Business, Human Resources or Accounting

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

• Position: PAYROLL SPECIALIST
• Term: Permanent Full-time
• Location: Little Current, Ontario
• Salary range: $33.27 – $36.00 per hour (based on education and experience)
• Benefits: Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP); Employer-paid health and dental benefits; Life insurance and long-term disability

Position Summary

The Payroll Specialist will perform and oversee the payroll functions for Manitoulin Health Centre, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll. This role involves administering various special payments, handling manual cheques, and managing regular monthly remittances, including government benefits. This position is responsible for the day- to-day operations and activities of the payroll department, including planning, organization, and delivery of payroll services.

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum of a Diploma in a Business, Human Resources or Accounting field, from an accredited college.
• Preferred: Experience working with both union and non-union payroll or human resources systems; Experience working with Meditech or a payroll HRIS; Working towards or current Certificate as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP).

Job Duties

• Oversee bi-weekly payroll input, collect and review timesheets; process data; follow-up on discrepancies for completeness and accuracy; complete the bi-weekly payroll review and transmit to banking data center.
• Administer special payments, bonuses, and other compensation-related transactions.
• Process the required payroll forms to set up new employees, position changes, terminations, and records of employment.
• Complete year-end payroll procedures, including HOOPP MDC, T4s, respond to CRA PIER statements.
• Complete, reconcile, and submit payroll remittances to the Government and other agencies (e.g. Receiver General, Minister of Finance, WSIB, union dues, etc.).
• Respond to information enquiries including employment insurance claims and Statistics Canada.
• Perform calculations and data entry for retro-active payments, vacation payments, WSIB loans, and sub-plans.
• Perform data entry for annual salary increases; process billings for leaves of absence (LOA) and retirement health and dental benefits.
• Perform data entry of Records of Employment (ROEs).
• Perform the duties of the Payroll Meditech Super-user.

Competencies / Behavioral

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to engage constructively and promote a positive climate within and across internal and/or external groups/partners.
• Service and Quality Orientation: Ability to provide services to customers’ needs in a manner that meets and or exceeds expectations.
• Creativity and Innovation: Ability to generate new and valuable ideas to develop new or improved processes or services.

Competencies / Technical

• Advanced proficiency in computer software applications: Microsoft Office and Meditech Payroll
• Typing speed minimum of 40 wpm
• Knowledge of relevant payroll legislation and regulations including WSIB, CPP, EI, ROEs, T4s
• Knowledge of CUPE, ONA, OPSEU and IUOE collective agreements
• Knowledge of employee pension and benefit plans
• Strong numerical skills

Selection Process

Applicants shall be selected based on their skill, ability, experience, and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal, seniority shall govern. Applicants must submit a current resume and attach copies of current certifications.

Please email a cover letter, resume, and certifications to the attention of Human Resources at: [e-mail]

Please reference Job Posting #2025-NU-06 in your subject line and cover letter.

Thank you to all who apply. Applicants with the required qualifications may be interviewed.