Supervisor of Payroll (Competition #2025-62)

Oxford County; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford County is seeking a Supervisor of Payroll, responsible for overseeing payroll operations and ensuring compliance with accounting and pension requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA designation or payroll certification and excel in project planning and communication. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan

OMERS defined benefit pension plan

Competitive vacation and sick leave policies

Professional development opportunities

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education preferred in accounting or related field.
• CPA or payroll certification required.
• Experience in municipal and unionized environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee effective payroll delivery and accounting.
• Resolve issues relating to payroll and pensions.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements.

Skills

Project planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting or related field

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Payroll certification (PLP or PCP)

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

Job description

POSITION:Supervisor of Payroll (Competition #2025-62)

LOCATION:Corporate Services – Oxford County Administration Building

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:Permanent Full-time

REPORTING TO:Senior Manager of Financial Services

UNION AFFILIATION:Non-Union

WAGE RATE:$48.49/hr-$60.61/hr ($88,251.80-$110,310.20/annually)

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan effective immediately
• OMERS defined benefit pension plan effective immediately
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan available
• Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave policies
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Flexible Work Arrangements, including occasional hybrid work

POSITION SUMMARY:

Oversees and ensures the effective and efficient delivery of the accounting, pension and reporting requirements within the payroll service. As a subject matter expert, the Supervisor is responsible for issue resolution and continuous improvement on payroll accounting and pension related items

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in accounting or related field, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and/or a Payroll certification (i.e. Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) or Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)).
• Experience working in a municipal and unionized environment with progressive experience in accounting or payroll is an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Excellent project planning skills and the ability to manage complex conflicting priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required to work effectively with senior management and employees at all levels
• Well-developed organizational, planning, analytical and research skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and in a team is required as is flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and tight deadlines in a fast paced working environment.
• Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system working in a large, complex, unionized environment.

Resumes will only be accepted electronically via e-mail at:[e-mail]

Please include the competition number and position title in the subject line of your email.

POSTING DATE:Tuesday, June 3^rd, 2025

CLOSING DATE:Tuesday, June 17^th, 2025, by 4pm

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above. Please note, this position is eligible for our Flexible Work Arrangement program, including hybrid work.