SUPERVISOR, PAYROLL SERVICES Full-time Job

The Supervisor, Payroll Services will report to and work closely with the Manager, Payroll Services. This position, in the performance of the responsibilities, will directly supervise and provide front line leadership to the Payroll team. This responsibility will include training of new or junior staff and troubleshooting issues. In the absence of the Manager, this position will be responsible for providing full scope back-up. In addition this position will coordinate the review of work, provide coaching to the team and work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to identify process efficiencies and maximize productivity. The position will consider and maintain a focus on continuous improvements and opportunities within the Payroll area as well as assist with system and tax upgrades and updates as necessary.

Posting End Date: 2024/08/20 by 4:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate the timely and accurate completion of payroll
• Provide leadership and training of new and existing Payroll staff
• Develop and deliver training to City staff on preparing and executing payments for payroll
• Provide training for PeopleSoft Self Services users and department administrators
• Maintain and update payroll records and master files in the HRIS PeopleSoft System while ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Oversee bi-weekly and monthly payroll within established deadlines
• Update, review and investigate absence entries and balances in the Absence Management module
• Balance and remit all benefit premiums for active and retired billings on a monthly basis
• Ensure general ledger is updated in a timely manner
• Assist Manager, Payroll Services with all year end reconciliations and TA processes, year-end filing of pension information and annual increases and retro processes
• Provide assistance to the department on related special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Knowledge typically associated with the completion of a three (3) year Diploma in Business Administration, plus five (5) years’ of recent experience with a computerized Payroll and Time Attendance system in a municipal environment, two (2) years’ working in a supervisory capacity
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification and Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) is required
• Creative and innovative approach to reviewing business processes and service level standards to ensure efficient customer focused service delivery with a commitment to continuous improvement. LEAN training is considered an asset
• Advanced technical abilities using relevant software applications including MS Office, PeopleSoft Financial and PeopleSoft HR
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting principles, government regulations/legislation and company policies and procedures
• Interpret, analyze and synthesize financial data, provide relevant information to make decisions where appropriate or provide concise, logical and well-supported recommendations to stakeholders
• Advanced ability to comprehend numerical data, interpret meanings and identify corporate impact and related opportunities
• Ability to research and interpret information by using various sources (Municipal Act, City By-laws, other municipalities, etc.) to prepare meaningful reports, documents or responses to inquiries from various City departments, Council and external stakeholders
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and is able to interact daily with a variety of City staff at different levels in the organization

This position is eligible for hybrid work.

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check.

Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs.

A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the City of Oshawa is one of Canadas fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and co-operative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship.