Supervisor Payroll Shared Services

Key Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises the organization’s shared service payroll delivery, benefit and pension administration activities, ensuring consistent delivery of service excellence, operational efficiency and compliance. (30%)
• Provides payroll and human resource information system support activities, maintaining system updates and data, acting as security master, providing guidance to users, liaison with third party providers, and providing reporting and analysis support. (25%)
• Implements efficient business processes in consultation with shared service clients. (25%)
• Supervises staff, coordinating and planning work, providing work direction, assigning tasks and projects, determining methods and procedures to be used, monitoring quality of work, resolving problems and ensuring assigned results are achieved. (15%)
• Supports the Management and administration of annual and multi-year Capital and Operating budgets for which they are delegated authority ensuring support of Council’s objectives, financial transparency and accountability, monitoring budget adherence, identifying and explaining variances, and financial reporting is effectively managed in compliance with corporate financial policies. Administer and approve the acquisition of goods and services for their direct reports in accordance with the procurement policy (5%)
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Qualification & Requirements

Education

• Post-secondary diploma in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field is preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge

• Minimum of 5-10 years experience working within a complex, multi-union payroll and/or Human Resources department, preferably municipal or public sector environments that include shared service partners
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) is required
• Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) is preferred
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP/CHRL) is an asset
• Knowledge of Privacy legislation, Employment Standards Act, Income Tax Act, Canada Revenue Agency reporting requirements, and pension and benefits administration
• Strong working knowledge of Human Resources Management Systems, Payroll and time entry systems
• Understanding of the Ontario Pension and Benefits Act and/or Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System is preferred

Benefits

Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more.