Payroll Officer

6 days ago

Charlottetown, Canada Confederation Centre of the Arts Full time

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Payroll Officer provides accurate and efficient payroll services for the organization and oversees the employee benefits program. The incumbent must work independently and provide strong guidance to managers and supervisors to ensure the accurate interpretation of legislation, collective agreements, and other related policy and procedures. The work performed is of a highly confidential and precise nature requiring accuracy, independent judgement, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Processes employee weekly and bi-weekly payroll.
- Provides end-to-end payroll administration including new hires, rehires, terminations and reclassifications.
- Calculates and coordinates payments, allowances and deductions in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures and collective agreements (including union dues, group benefits, pension, etc.)
- Calculates and process periodic payments according to collective agreements, including retroactive pay, banked time pay out, etc.
- Completes monthly payroll account reconciliations.
- Administers employer benefits programs including medical, dental and life insurance.
- Manages benefits enrollment, eligibility, and integration with insurance provider.
- Provides interpretation and guidance in the areas of payroll administration for both unionized and non-unionized employees, including information on the provisions of collective agreements, departmental policies and procedures, legislation, etc.
- Accesses and generates data and reports to respond to inquiries from employees, departments, various financial institutions and the Canada Revenue Agency.
- Performs detailed year-end procedures; balances payroll and tax accounts, verifies taxable benefits and preparation of T4s.
- Performs other related duties, responsibilities and functions as assigned.

**Qualifications & Requirements**:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Human Resources.
- Minimum of three (3) years of direct, large-scale payroll experience.
- Canadian Payroll Association Designation (e.g., CPA Payroll Compliance Practitioner program) is an asset.
- Experience within a unionized workplace is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and maintain good working relationships with employees, department managers and other related contacts.
- Exceptional analytical, mathematical, problem solving, time management and communication skills.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with a keen attention to detail in a high-volume payroll environment.
- Demonstrated experience with human resources information systems (Payworks) and accounting information systems (Financial Edge).

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Payroll: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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