Payroll Administrator - 100%, Regular - Jobs in Nepean, ON

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Payroll AdministratorRegular, 100%, 12 month work year(up to 2 positions)$43,316 to $55,337($43,749 to $55,890 - salary in effect as of Sept 1, 2021 )Under the direction of the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Administrator is responsible for all aspects of the Academic, Administrative & Support and Occasional payrolls, including scheduling and transmitting payroll for all staff in accordance with the respective collective agreements and Board policies and procedures; operates computerized payroll system and ensures integrity of payroll data/records; tracks sick leave and special leaves for Extended Occasional Teachers; audits timesheets, and/or prepares journal vouchers; calculates payroll and salary; trains/orients payroll staff, as required; maintains and updates payroll filing system, records, lists, databases and spreadsheets; liaises with Board personnel on payroll-related matters.Candidate ProfileThe successful candidate will hold minimum 2 year community college diploma in Accounting; and may have one or more of the following: certification in Payroll Compliance Practitioner or Certified Payroll Manager through the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA); or is working towards CPA certification. At least 2 or more years of payroll experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.Required skills and knowledge:Knowledge of relevant Board policies and procedures, payroll and accounting practices and procedures.Knowledge of the computerized payroll system and year-to-date fields.Knowledge of computer applications, including Oracle, and SQLProficiency in the use of word processing and spreadsheets applications.Interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) to clarify, exchange and respond to inquiries from Board Personnel at all levels. Ability to use tact, diplomacy and discretion when dealing with confidential information.Ability to work under strict and sometimes inflexible deadlines.Analytical and research skills required.Organization and time management skills to work effectively while juggle multiple tasks to meet stringent timelines.Initiative and judgment required for making decisions, identifying problems and resolving payroll discrepancies.Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and as part of team.ApplicationProcess:Applications will beconsidered in accordance with the ESP Collective Agreement, in the followingorder:1. Applicationsfrom Regular full-time and part-time employees within ESP bargaining unit aregiven first consideration. (internal posting)2. Applicationsfrom term and casual employees within ESP bargaining unit are given 2nd consideration. (external posting)3. Applicationsfrom External candidates (including Board employees that do not belong to thisbargaining unit) will be considered only if applications from 1 & 2 havebeen exhausted. (external posting)The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board uses Apply to Education (ATE) to manage applications for job competitions. OCDSB employees can apply to this job posting using their existing ATE account. Please ensure your resume is in the Board approved format before submitting your application. Copy of the template can be found on ESP conference on GEM. If you are a Regular part-timeESP member and also on the ESP Casual List, you will see both postings on ATE.However, you must apply to the "Internal" Job posting in order to be given 1st consideration.If you are nota Board employee and do not have an existing ATE account, go to www.applytoeducation.com andregister as an External Applicant, Select the job category for ECE,EA/TA/ERW, Clerical, Custodians, etc.; then create your username and password. Once you have set up your account,you can customize your portfolio; search for the job posting at OCDSB, and Apply as an external applicant. Rememberto attach your resume and cover letter as these are mandatory requirements onthe posting.Personal information iscollected pursuant to the Education Act and will be used to determine theeligibility for employment with the OCDSB. Questions about this collectionshould be directed to the Manager, Human Resources. 133 Greenbank Road.The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is committed to equity for all students and staff and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the students and communities it serves. The District seeks to be proactive in attracting Indigenous, Black and minoritized candidates.Applicants who may require accommodations at any point in the selection process are invited to contact us at hrcompetitions@ocdsb.ca