Payroll Specialist

Escape the stress of city traffic and join the engaging, committed team in Sturgeon Public School Division. We are currently recruiting for a Payroll Specialist at Central Office located in Morinville, just minutes north of St. Albert.

Reporting to the Senior Payroll Coordinator, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for coordinating resources and providing accurate processing of payroll and benefits. This role contributes to all day-to-day payroll and benefits functions to ensure an effective and responsive service delivery.

**FTE**: 1.0 FTE; 35 hrs/week; 7 hrs/day; 12 months per year; Full-Time Permanent

**Responsibilities**:
**Duties include but not limited to**:
Accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll, pension, union, and other benefits

Ensure staff documentation is accurately completed and distributed within deadlines

Reconcile monthly benefit premiums

Calculate and balance monthly Source Deductions for remittance

Process Record of Employment and Pension declarations

Assist with yearend processes including T4 preparation, Teachers’ Retirement Fund, Local Authority Pension Plan and other reports

Assist with financial audits

Reporting to departments as requested

Qualifications and Attributes

Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification

Minimum three years’ direct experience in Payroll Administration

Knowledge of collective agreements policies and procedures

Working knowledge of pension or RRSP administration

Excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal)

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word) and Google Suite

Accurate data entry with excellent analytical, problem solving and technical skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting timelines and maintaining confidentiality

Work effectively with limited supervision as a member of a team

**Pay Range**: $50,000.00 - $60,193.20 annual salary. Benefits and Pension as per the General Employment Conditions.

ABOUT STURGEON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Sturgeon Public Schools prides itself on doing things a little differently. Our schools are special places, where an open and collaborative relationship with parents and the rural community enhances the quality of our education and sees our students thrive. We support the entire individual, providing diverse specialty programming that inspires and develops each student, while maintaining caring schools that make our youth feel safe, secure, and accepted.

With a strong focus on literacy and a willingness to embrace technology to support learning - our unique approach to education equips students with the right skills, knowledge, and characteristics to succeed in the 21st century.

All new employees to Sturgeon Public School Division are required to submit a recent (within 6 months), clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector included (from your local RCMP station) prior to commencement of employment.