Payroll Specialist - Human Resources Department *Amended

University of Prince Edward Island View all jobs

  • Charlottetown, PE
  • $69,259-76,788 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 7 days ago
  • Apply easily
The Department of Human Resources and Payroll is seeking an energetic and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our fast-paced, service-oriented team.What we offer:
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Comprehensive Health and Dental Care Benefits
  • Post Retirement Benefits
  • Tuition Waivers
  • Health and Wellness on Campus available to staff and their families
  • Professional Development Opportunities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Coordinate and perform all activities relating to the processing of the organization's bi-weekly payroll
  • Verify and enter bi-weekly employee related payroll changes; producing payroll summaries, verifying and editing data input by Human Resources Staffing unit and running various system processes to finalize the payroll
  • Entering and updating positions, employee and timesheet information for hourly and student employees
  • Review timesheets, reports and hours entered through the web time entry system to identify/audit for possible mistakes and to ensure adherence to collective agreement provisions and University policy
  • Perform other payroll processing activities including the processing of government, pension, benefit and union remittances by specific deadline dates
  • Prepare and distribute relevant reports as required
  • Respond to a variety of inquiries
  • Prepare Records of Employment and letters confirming employment or earnings
  • Assist with T4 and T4A preparation, reconciliation and distribution
  • Serve as primary departmental contact for all general incoming inquiries and information request
  • Manage multiple competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and effectively plan, organize, and monitor payroll-related activities in accordance with established schedules and timelines
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum two-year college diploma in business accounting and certified payroll practitioner accreditation would be a definite asset
  • Minimum of 2 years relevant payroll experience, working with integrated HRIS/Payroll systems
  • Demonstrated strength in numerical and analytical abilities with a focus on accuracy when processing mass data entry
  • Excellent computer skills required including proficiency in computerized HRIS/Payroll systems, spreadsheets and database software
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a customer service orientation with the ability to develop and maintain productive interpersonal relationships with staff, faculty, professionals and external agencies
  • Experience working with unionized environments
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and effectively plan, organize, and monitor payroll-related activities in accordance with established schedules and timelines
  • Demonstrated understanding and experience working with various collective agreement provisions, benefit plan provisions and CRA regulations
NOTE: All internal candidates are encouraged to apply; however, consideration will be given to those who demonstrate that they meet the required qualifications.Application Instructions:Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, . Applications will not be accepted via email.Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.Note that this site is not compatible with some mobile browsers (e.g. iPad, iPhone). Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive an auto-reply to your email address advising your application has been received. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder and/or try submitting your application via a different web browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, etc).

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