Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Our Human Resources team is committed to providing forward thinking, collaborative solutions in an efficient and client-focused manner to the Georgian Bay General Hospital’s (GBGH) leadership team and our staff. To ensure that we are exceeding expectations while remain focused on the Hospital’s strategic priorities we are expanding our team

**SUMMARY OF THE ROLE**

**WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR**
- Ensure the biweekly payroll is compliant with all collective agreements, relevant hospital policy and legislation as they pertain to remuneration and withholdings.
- Prepare and submit all government required payroll forms, reports and remittances by established timelines
- Complete year end processing including updating of new year rates and maximums, balancing year-end data, including Government reporting and T4 preparation by the legislated deadlines
- Pension Plan administration, including reporting of weeks and contributions for terminations and retirees, report leave starts and ends, year-end reporting and monthly contributions reporting.
- Periodic analysis of Pension Plan Contributions to ensure accuracy
- Maintain all payroll related dictionaries in payroll system
- Prepare billings for local unions
- Complete Stats Canada Payroll surveys
- Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and other stakeholders
- Administer leaves and monitor for benefit banks freezing and track return to work dates. Calculate and track benefit premiums from employees on leaves (e.g., Parental leave, WSIB, LTD, early retirement etc.) and maintain communication with Accounts Receivable with regards to premium collection balances.
- Complete requests for employee information from Revenue Canada and Service Canada
- Complete and submit applicable ROEs to Service Canada
- Calculate SUB top-up payments for employees on Maternity/Parental Leaves
- Respond to employee benefit inquiries and work with benefits providers to resolve any matters that may arise
- Support Human Resource, staffing and scheduling functions and processes as required

Job Requirements:
**MUST HAVES**
- Successfully completed post-secondary diploma/degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, Human Resources management or related field
- 1-2 years previous experience in payroll and benefits administration
- You have or will work toward your Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification
- Knowledge and experience with accounting principles, mathematical calculations
- Strong attention to detail
- Extremely proficient in HRIS Systems, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) with demonstrated experience developing complex spreadsheets, queries, and reports
- Able to research payroll and benefits compliance matters and read and interpret collective bargaining agreements
- Exceptional customer service with follow-through skills and with proven ability to take initiative
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with strong multi-tasking and prioritizing abilities
- Strong client-focus with an awareness of and sensitivity to diversity
- Must be professional, able to maintain confidentiality and thrive in a fast-paced team environment
- Strong communication skills (written/oral) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adjust work schedule to accommodate organizational needs required

**IT’S AN ADDED PLUS IF YOU HAVE**
- Knowledge of Pension processing (preferably with the HOOPP group)
- Knowledge of Meditech and UKG scheduling software
- Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
- Bilingual French/English is an asset

**BENEFITS & PERKS**
- $35.77 to $38.72 per hour, plus competitive benefits
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans
- Permanent Full Time 37.5 hours per week with flexible work arrangements available
- Self-Funded Leave Plan
- Health and Dental benefits, including life insurance, STD, LTD
- Career Development and Education Sessions
- Access to Employee & Family Assistance Program, Staff Wellness Initiatives

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**WHO WE ARE**

Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is a 113-bed hospital located in Midland, ON and serving a catchment area that includes the communities of Midland, Penetanguishene, Township of Tiny, Township of Tay, Christian Island, Georgian Bay Township and Springwater Township. It serves a population base of 55,000 swelling to more than 150,000 for six months of the year with seasonal residents.

With a budget of approximately $80M, 800 employees, more than 100 active Credentialed Staff and approximately 70 regional affiliate and consulting physicians. Georgian Bay General Hospital offers a diverse array of services that includes acute care, rehabilitation and complex continuing care and is currently in the early planning phases for addition of 36 inpatient mental health beds and new hospital. For further information please refer to the GBGH website
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