Payroll Specialist

**The**Palliser**School**Division**

**Payroll**Specialist**-**_Temporary_**
- Do you have an attention_ _to_ _detail_ _and_ _a_ _love_ _for_ _numbers?_ _We_ _need_ _a_ _**_Payroll_**_ _**_Specialist_**_ _who's_ _ready_ _to_ _hit_ _the_ _ground_ _running._ _If_ _you're_ _passionate_ _about_ _precision_ _and_ _thrive_ _in_ _a_ _fast-paced_ _environment,_ _this_ _is_ _the_ _role_ _for_ _you_

Palliser School Division is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist on a temporary basis to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely payment of staff. We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of payroll principles and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

**Start**Date**:**Immediately **_(Please_**_ _**_note_**_ _**_this_**_ _**_is_**_ _**_a_**_ _**_temporary_**_ _**_position)_**

**The**Division**:
Palliser School Division, located in southern Alberta, serves approximately 8,100 students across a diverse range of communities from Coaldale to Calgary. Our schools include 14 community schools, 8 faith-based alternative programs, a sports-focused school, programs for Low German-speaking Mennonite families, 18 Hutterian colony schools, and online and international learning options. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive environment where students thrive. Guided by our values of authenticity, trust, transparency, critical thinking, leadership, and well-being, we empower every student to reach their full potential and become engaged, caring citizens in a dynamic world.

**What**You**Will**Do**:**
- Will report directly to the Human Services Supervisor.
- Process biweekly and monthly payroll for all staff, including teachers, support staff, and administrators.
- Administer and interpret collective agreements, employment contracts, and board policies related to compensation, benefits and leaves of absence.
- Ensure compliance with federal and provincial legislation, including Alberta Employment Standards and tax regulations.
- Calculate and process a variety of payroll deductions, such as union dues, pension contributions (Local Authorities Pension Plan - LAPP, Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund - ATRF), and benefit premiums (Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan - ASEBP).
- Prepare and submit government remittances and year-end reporting, including T4's and Records of Employment (ROEs).
- Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records and respond to employee inquiries about pay and benefits.
- Onboard new employees, ensuring all payroll-related documentation is complete and accurate.
- Perform other related duties as required by the Human Services Supervisor.
- Strong understanding of pension administration and collective agreements
- Strong understanding of Alberta Labour Relations.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency with payroll systems and with Google Sheets, Google Docs and Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Skills in resolving conflicts effectively to foster understanding and drive positive results

**Education/Experience**
- Business Administration Diploma in Accounting or a related field is required.
- Canadian Payroll Association Certification is preferred.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a full-cycle payroll environment.
- Experience working with a school division and in a unionized environment is preferred.

**Salary/Benefits**
- Competitive salary
- 100% Employer paid comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and health/wellness spending accounts

**Conditions**of**Employment**:**
In order to maintain a safe and secure working environment, applicants new to The Palliser School Division must provide:

- Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment;
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document issued by Service Canada; SIN card/document (must be in current legal name). Name on SIN card/document must match your Government Issued ID and Criminal Record Check;
- Government issued ID (must be in current legal name) - valid driver's license, valid passport or Nexus card.

**How**to**Apply**

The following attachments should accompany the online submission:

- Cover letter directed to**Amber**Ruest,**Human**Services**Supervisor**;
- Resume summarizing training and experience;
- Minimum of three professional references.

**Palliser**School**Division