Payroll Administrator

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

The Corporation of the City of Orillia has an opening for the full-time position of Payroll Administrator in the Human Resources Division of the Corporate Services Department.

**DUTIES**
- Assist with and process various payrolls including job-costed employees.
- Issue statements of earnings and deductions and distribute pays.
- Assist with preparing remittances after each pay to Receiver General for Statutory deductions which include Income Tax, Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI), and monthly remittances for union dues, OMERS, and Employer Health Tax, garnishees and/or child support orders, and WSIB - Library; quarterly for DOMB and Police.
- Maintain various spreadsheets including employee deductions (Income Tax, CPP and EI), statutory holiday calculations for casual employees, taxable benefits, employer health tax, WSIB, OMERS, and union dues.
- Ensure statutory deduction rates, OMERS rates and WSIB rates are updated at the beginning of each year and confirm number of pays for each year.
- Balance various payroll related accounts on a monthly basis or as required and calculate retroactive payments and merit increases.
- Assign employee numbers and set-up new employees on financial system, while maintaining confidentiality of personal and banking information.
- Communicate with departmental timekeepers regarding various payroll issues, including updating timesheets, etc.
- Assist with preparation and distribution of T4’s and T4A’s.
- Assist with various Human Resource functions such as recruitment, maintaining employee records, and other areas as required.
- File and maintain confidentiality of corporate personnel files and records.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Two-year College Diploma in Payroll, Accounting, Human Resources or related field.
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Designation an asset.
- Minimum of two years payroll experience in an unionized, municipal environment.
- Experience with computerized payroll systems, preferably the Great Plains version.
- Working knowledge of the Employment Standards Act as it relates to hours of work, minimum wage rates (student and adult), and statutory holiday calculations.
- Strong working knowledge of current Payroll and Employment legislation and OMERS administration.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Possess a valid class ‘G’ Ontario’s driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.
- A current and acceptable Criminal Record Check is required for this position at the incumbent’s expense, prior to the commencement date.

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: $26.90-$29.67 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person