Supervisor of Payroll

GREATER ESSEX COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Essex County District School Board is seeking a Supervisor of Payroll for a permanent, full-time position. This role involves overseeing payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and providing expertise to stakeholders in a multi-union environment. The ideal candidate will have a relevant diploma or degree, PLP designation, and strong supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• 3-year college diploma or university degree in Business Administration (preferably in accounting).
• Proven supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized setting.
• Ability to train, lead, and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Payroll Services Department and supervise payroll staff.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports to agencies such as CRA, OMERS, and OTPP.
• Perform month-end reconciliations for payroll accounts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

3-year college diploma or university degree in Business Administration

Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Greater Essex County District School Board is seeking qualified Payroll Professionals who are team-oriented for a permanent, full-time position within the Business Department. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Services, the Supervisor of Payroll oversees the payroll process for all employee groups, ensuring timely and accurate bi-weekly payroll processing in a large multi-union environment. The role involves providing expertise and customer service to internal and external stakeholders, managing multiple deadlines and priorities, and supervising payroll operations to ensure compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Payroll Services Department and supervise payroll staff.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports to agencies such as CRA, OMERS, and OTPP.
• Perform month-end reconciliations for payroll accounts.
• Develop reports for accounting and budgeting purposes.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and external auditors on payroll matters.
• Conduct payroll research as needed.
• Support a fair, inclusive, and anti-racist environment for all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a 3-year college diploma or a university degree in Business Administration (preferably in accounting), or equivalent.
• Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation through the National Payroll Institute or ability to obtain within three years.
• Proven supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized setting.

Additional skills include excellent organizational, time management, interpersonal, and computer skills (Microsoft Office and other relevant software). Ability to train, lead, and motivate others.

Qualified candidates should apply in writing with detailed education, qualifications, and experience by the deadline. Please reference posting number 2023-180. Applications from Indigenous candidates are encouraged in support of the Board’s Indigenous Protocol. No application fee is required.

Contact: Chris Boulay, Superintendent of Human Resources, Greater Essex County District School Board, 451 Park Street West, Box 210, Windsor, ON N9A 6K1.

The Board promotes diversity and encourages applications from groups facing barriers to equity, including Indigenous peoples, racial and religious minorities, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the recruitment process.