Manager, Payroll Services

Position:  Manager, Payroll Services

Work Location:  Aurora Education Centre (60 Wellington Street West, Aurora, L4G 3H2)

Salary Rate:  $103,182 - $120,708

Work Schedule:   35 hours/week (full-time)

Number of Positions:  1 (One)

**Please visit our website at www.yrdsb.ca/careers to apply online via Apply to Education. No emailed resumes or cover letters will be accepted.** If you have already applied to this posting, you do not need to apply again.

In compliance with Board policies and procedures, responsible for planning, leading, directing and managing the operational aspects of the Board’s payroll function including maintenance of payroll records, the preparation of payroll related reports and ensuring payroll practices and procedures are in compliance with collective agreements, government legislation, external auditors, the Ministry of Education reporting requirements and generally accepted accounting principles.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To respond to organizational needs by reviewing and analyzing changes required by legislation, collective agreements, Ministry reporting or system development and coordinating implementation.
• To communicate, liaise, provide advice and maintain positive working relationships with system partners, internal and external stakeholders, department managers and employees.
• To supervise Payroll Services staff in scheduling, coordinating and processing payrolls in a timely fashion in accordance with collective agreements and legislative requirements.
• To hire, conduct employee performance appraisals and participate in the grievance and disciplinary process as required.
• To attend and participate on various working groups and committees as required.
• To review and approve payroll transfers, remittances for statutory deductions, pension deductions and other payroll related payments.
• To maintain and update Payroll services practices and procedures.
• To oversee the annual reporting process for pension boards, annual balancing and production of T4’s and year-end processes.
• To establish annual goals and objectives for Payroll Services that are aligned with the Board’s broader goals.
• To liaise with financial institutions, government bodies, pension groups and external auditors to ensure accuracy of financial records and reconciling payroll and related accounts.
• To prepare fiscal year-end audit schedules and assisting Finance Services in completing year end payroll accruals for vacation.
• To review payroll systems, programs and internal processes and initiate revisions to ensure maximum efficiency is maintained.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A four year university degree with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required or equivalent, as approved by the Board.
• Minimum ten years progressive payroll or related experience in a large organization is required.
• Effective written and oral communications skills, computer skills and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles are required.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board is required.

(Draft: May 2019)

Equity, Diversity, and Accommodation:

The York Region District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on his or her own merit, and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Human Resource Services strives to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.  If you are selected to participate in our recruitment process, please inform our Recruitment and Retention Team of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in advance of attending the interview/practicum.  Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. 

All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application.  Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.