Payroll Clerk

Ncchamber; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated payroll professional to manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with regulations. This full-time role involves preparing payroll, responding to inquiries, and maintaining accurate records. The position transitions to part-time, allowing for flexibility while still playing a crucial role in the organization. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and thrive under pressure, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute significantly to the team and develop your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll processes and government legislation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile payroll processes and remittances.
• Respond to payroll inquiries while maintaining privacy standards.

Skills

Payroll processes knowledge

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Mathematical and analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Post-Secondary Diploma in Business or Accounting

Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Southern Board Office – New Liskeard

Start date: As soon as possible

Vacancy Details: Temporary Position - 1.0 FTE (full-time, 35 hours/week) from ASAP to August 31, 2025, then transitioning to 0.5 FTE (part-time, 27.5 hours/week) from September 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, or until the return of the absent employee.

Requirements:

1. Post-Secondary Diploma in Business and/or Accounting or Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification with the National Payroll Institute.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of payroll processes in a computerized system, including month and year-end procedures, account reconciliation, general ledger account coding within a large and complex chart of accounts, and audit processes.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of government legislation, related acts, and payroll regulations.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, reordering columns, and report formatting.
5. Proven mathematical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
6. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
7. Ability to work under strict timelines and pressure.
8. Experience in interpreting and implementing multiple employee/union agreements.
9. Knowledge of collective agreements, including self-funded leaves, supplementary employment benefit plans, maternity/parental leave top-ups, and vacation pay entitlements.
10. Experience in preparing Records of Employment manually and electronically, submitting uploads, and responding to information requests within deadlines.
11. Ability to calculate and reconcile monthly remittances for accounting and external agencies.
12. Ability to respond promptly to payroll inquiries from staff, employees, vendors, and outside agencies, maintaining privacy standards.
13. Experience with OMERs and Teachers’ Pension Plan is an asset.
14. Demonstrates commitment to DSB1’s strategic priorities.
15. Experience in scanning and digitizing employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Interested candidates can find postings on the DSB1 website at www.dsb1.ca and on Apply to Education at Apply to Education - DSB1. Please apply using Apply to Education by clicking the Apply button. Applications received through other methods will not be considered.