Senior Payroll Specialist

1 week ago

Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada ACCA Careers Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year

Workers' Safety And Compensation Commission
The Senior Payroll Specialist works as a team of four specialists, and provides financial services related to payroll activities ensuring appropriate and effective internal financial controls are in place and adhered to. This position is also responsible for ensuring all financially related payroll activities are coordinated, accurate, timely, and followed through to completion. This role also is responsible for accurate and timely payment and reconciliation of payroll liability general ledger and subsidiary accounts.

The Senior Payroll Specialist also calculates daily compensation rates for all assigned claims where a worker is entitled to compensation for work related injury or disease, arising out of and during the course of employment. The incumbent gathers, assesses and determines the annual renumeration and then inputs relevant data into the Wage Calculator, and communicates benefit information to Claims/Pensions staff once the rate has been determined.

Here are a few ways you will make a difference:

  • Being responsible for the day-to-day provision of payroll services through the WSCC payroll system, Great Plains (GP) information is entered accurately, timely, and in accordance with the relevant agreements and legislation.
  • Taking the lead for reviewing and processing complex or irregular payroll transactions as required and counseling employees in order to ensure accurate and timely processing of pay, recoveries, retroactive pays and payment of benefits.
  • Completing a timely, efficient and accurate decision on complex calculation of wage loss benefits for WSCC claimants, as outlined by relevant policies.
  • Taking responsibility for providing seasoned advice and interpretation to WSCC managers and staff (including Senior Managers) on all payroll policies and procedures.
  • Identifying problem areas or trends from their work unit providing recommendations for improved services and participating in quality assurance of the pay process.
  • Carrying out Year-End planning and processing.

What You Bring To The Role

  • Completion of the National Payroll Institute Certification; Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) or Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) and four (4) years progressively more responsible experience leading day to day functions of the pay office.

What We Offer

  • The opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for workers across the NWT and Nunavut.
  • A Northern Living Allowance of $22,996.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • For staff in Iqaluit – subsidized housing may be provided.
  • A superior benefits package and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan.
  • Learning and development programs and funding dedicated to your career growth.
  • Generous leave entitlements and a workplace culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.
  • A culturally diverse workforce that embraces change and welcomes your life experience.
  • Federal and territorial tax incentives such as the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and the Northern Residents Tax Deductions.

Criminal Record Check:
Candidates must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Indigenous Employment Policy:
Candidates must clearly state their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Equivalencies:
May be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Diversity and Inclusion:
The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility:
Eligibility lists may be created from the competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission's (WSCC) vision is to eliminate workplace diseases and injuries. Our mission is to promote workplace health and safety while providing no fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers. Our values are respect, engagement, integrity, openness, cultural safety, excellence, and stewardship in the workplace.

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