Casual - Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Job summary

The administrator is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payroll and benefits for up to 1,200 employees. This includes managing pay adjustments, maintaining employee master files, and ensuring compliance with collective agreements and government legislation.

Job details

Organization: Parkland School Division Location: Centre for Education – Stony Plain, AB Job Type: Casual Category: Non-Union Group (NUG) Under the general supervision of the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll and Benefits Administrator will analyze, interpret, and apply accounting principles, board policies, and government regulations. You will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payrolls through the ERP system and providing vital support to the existing payroll team. Duties And Responsibilities Payroll Processing & Administration Process payroll and benefits transactions (pay adjustments, direct deposits, manual cheques, terminations, hires, and layoffs) for up to 1,200 employees. Ensure compliance with three different collective agreements, Board policies, and current legislation. System-process payroll by verifying timesheets and inputting data from Human Resources. Calculate retroactive increments, partial pay period salaries, acting incumbency payments, and assignment changes Records & Reporting Maintain accurate employee payroll history and master files, documenting unusual pay situations or adjustments. Produce Records of Employment (ROE) and respond to inquiries from Employment Insurance (E.I.). Generate reports as required and handle pay/benefit inquiries from staff and outside agencies. Qualifications & Skills Education: Diploma in Business Administration/Accounting or equivalent. Certification: Completion of Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) certification. Experience: Minimum of three (3) years in a similar position. Software: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word). Experience with Atrieve (ERP) is a definite asset. Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Federal and Provincial payroll legislation. Attributes: Ability to meet demanding timelines and handle sensitive/confidential information within a team environment. Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30 PM. Rate of Pay: Commensurate with experience Requirements: Current clean Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Record Check. Note: Only online applications via Apply to Education will be accepted. Internal Employees: Log in to your portfolio, go to 'Job Postings' > 'Search Jobs'. Ensure "Display internal/occasional postings" is toggled ON . External Applicants: Create a portfolio at Apply to Education and search under the 'Job Postings' tab. To Finalize: Click the job title, scroll to the bottom, and click APPLY . You will receive a confirmation email once successful. Technical Support: Contact Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or info@applytoeducation.com (5:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday).

What you’ll do

The administrator is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payroll and benefits for up to 1,200 employees. This includes managing pay adjustments, maintaining employee master files, and ensuring compliance with collective agreements and government legislation.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Diploma in Business Administration/Accounting, Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) certification, and at least three years of similar experience. A clean Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Record Check are mandatory.

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Payroll Processing
• Benefits Administration
• Accounting Principles
• ERP Systems
• Collective Agreement Compliance
• Records of Employment (ROE)
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Atrieve
• Payroll Legislation
• Data Entry
• Confidentiality

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources
• Education
• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector

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