People & Payroll Specialist (Municipal)

Township of Springwater; Minesing; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Township of Springwater, located in Simcoe County, is seeking a detail-oriented Coordinator, People – Payroll & Benefits for a temporary, full-time role up to 18 months. This position supports payroll, benefits, and human resources operations to ensure accurate and timely compensation for employees, Council members, and other personnel.

Responsibilities include payroll processing, benefits and OMERS administration, and HR support such as recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation, or progress toward CHRP; or willingness to obtain.
• 2–5 years of payroll, HR, or benefits administration experience; municipal-sector experience is an asset.
• Experience with UKG Pro and Workforce Management is an asset.
• Knowledge of Employment Standards Act, OHSA, WSIA, AODA, Pay Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, privacy rules.
• Ontario Driver's license (G) with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and quarterly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain payroll records, pay information, deductions, direct deposits, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare payroll remittances and supporting documentation for CRA, OMERS, WSIB, EHT, unions, garnishees.
• Prepare ROE, T4s, year-end payroll reconciliations and audit information.
• Support OMERS enrolments, benefit administration, and pension processes.
• Provide HR support: recruitment, postings, interviews, onboarding, orientations, and HR projects.
• Respond to inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

HR administration

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

University degree or college diploma in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS/payroll systems (UKG Pro a plus)

Job description

The Township of Springwater, located in Simcoe County, is seeking a detail-oriented Coordinator, People – Payroll & Benefits for a temporary, full-time role up to 18 months. This position supports payroll, benefits, and human resources operations to ensure accurate and timely compensation for employees, Council members, and other personnel.

Responsibilities include payroll processing, benefits and OMERS administration, and HR support such as recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.