Compliance Specialist Full-time Job
Jul 17th, 2024 at 09:30 Marketing & Communication Ottawa 138 views Reference: 7952Job Details
Application Close: 30/07/2024
JOB SUMMARY
Payroll, Pensions & Benefits Services manages a $1.6B payroll system and is responsible for the delivery of pay, time entry, pension and benefit services, and reimbursements to approximately 24,000 City, Police and Library employees.
You are responsible for the identification, development and coordination of objectives and activities that contribute to the achievement of Corporate goals and legislative requirements with respect to Payroll, Pensions and Benefits.
You also assume a lead role in the delivery of a wide range of services to the organization, providing guidance to management, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits (PP&B) staff, Financial Services (FSU) staff, Human Resources (HR) staff on policies, legislated requirements, and programs. This includes leading the taxable benefits reporting program.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
4 year university degree in human resources, public administration, finance, accounting or related field
Minimum of 5 years related experience in payroll, pensions, benefits and/or compensation with an emphasis on providing subject matter expertise, interpretation of related legislation and compliance reporting
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Extensive knowledge of City Collective Agreements, related Employment, Pay, Benefit and Pension legislation such as ESA, CLC, Pension Act, etc.
- Accounting principles and practices
- Legislative reporting requirements of pay, pensions and benefits
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work collaboratively, relate well to people, build rapport and work in co-operation
- Perform effectively in a multi-disciplined environment continuously demonstrating exceptional professionalism, energy and enthusiasm for each assignment
- Exercise discretion, and a high degree of confidentiality in dealing with issues
- Excellent written and oral communication and listening skills
- Proficiency at an intermediate/advanced level in current computer software to support production of documents, spreadsheets, reports and presentations
- Excellent research, analytic and critical thinking skills
- Advanced skill and knowledge of SAP ERP at the City of Ottawa
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact cooperatively, effectively and efficiently with staff and the public
- Collaborative personal approach and ability to function in a team environment to achieve corporate, departmental and branch goals
- Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, discretion and sound judgement and maintains strict confidentiality
- Highly organized with a demonstrated ability to prioritize, set schedules, handle multiple projects and competing demands, and meet deadlines
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited direction
- Demonstrates business acumen
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
