Accountivity is hiring!
Job Title: Payroll Supervisor
Location: Halton Region, ON
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: $100,000-$130,000/year

Our client in Halton Region, ON is actively looking for a Payroll Supervisor to join their team.
Job Summary
This role supervises the Payroll Services Coordinators, ensuring that all processes are executed appropriately in compliance with legislation, internal polices and union contracts, and in a timely manner. The Supervisor acts as the subject matter expert and escalation point to resolve issues and continuously looks for improvements in operational processes and design.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises the activities of assigned Payroll team.
• Establish performance objectives and work assignments through the Region's performance Management Program.
• Recruits and assesses staff performance making recommendations for training and development.
• Completes all payroll and accounting reporting documents, audits and internal and external (legislative) reporting requirements.
• Responsible for preparation of payroll accruals, annual production and distribution of T4s and T4As.
• Oversees and manages time uploads into the payroll system.
• Ensures all payroll calculations and deductions are processed accurately including pension contributions, tax withholdings and other garnishments.
• Identify, research, and resolve payroll discrepancies and inconsistencies and recommend, develop and implement corrective actions to ensure accurate recording and reporting of payroll transactions.
• Ensures that the payroll payments (bi-weekly/weekly) are processed accurately and on time.
• Interprets, applies and ensures compliance with legislation, internal polices and union contracts.
• Works with IT to ensure SAP HR system is processing payroll accurately and in compliance with up to date legislative, including applying and testing SAP support packages.
• Conducts or oversees research and analysis to implement any new legislation affecting payroll processes. Interprets day-to-day business objectives and preparation/execution of operational practices/ work programs. Provides guidance to and shares knowledge with colleagues/team members as subject matter expert. Identifies process improvement initiatives and defines standards for new processes.

Skills & Qualifications:Essential:

• University degree or college diploma in business administration and must have completed the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification.
• Minimum of five (5) years' progressive experience in payroll as a subject matter expert.
• Excellent project planning skills and the ability to manage complex conflicting priorities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, maintain appropriate internal controls and interpret payroll rules.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to work effectively with senior management and Regional staff at all levels.
• Strong customer service, problem solving, organizational, planning, communication, analytical and negotiation skills are essential.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred:

• Completed or actively working towards Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) certification
• Knowledge of the scope, roles and responsibilities of local municipal government including defined benefit (OMERS) pension plan administration
• Experience with SAP
• 1-2 years people leadership experience

If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume.
Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.