Payroll & Human Resources Administrator

Muskoka Lakes

Anchored by the larger communities of Bala, Port Carling and Windermere, the municipality offers the sophistication of a popular tourism destination, plus the wholesomeness of country living. With an abundance of natural beauty, Muskoka Lakes is a great place to live, work and play. The Township provides opportunity to learn, grow and build your career.

Opportunity

Following the retirement of a long service employee, the successful candidate is stepping in to an established workflow and is responsible for all areas of payroll and benefit administration. This position is suitable for a strong administrator with payroll experience or a human resources professional with an interest in this specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for three groups; Municipal Staff and Library biweekly, Council monthly, and Volunteer Firefighters quarterly.
• Work closely with administrative staff who are responsible for providing departmental time and attendance details.
• Transmit payment file to the bank website, verify transmission is accurate and successful by retrieving related bank reports.
• Prepare all payroll remittances monthly and biweekly, including CRA, EHT, WSIB Premiums, OMERS Pension Contributions, Union Dues, MEBA Health Benefit Premiums.  Reconcile monthly and yearly returns for the same.
• Prepare monthly and year end accruals for payroll and allocate accordingly for financial reporting.
• Complete payroll year-end requirements in accordance with CRA and financial audit; T4’s, balancing payroll liability accounts, reconciliations.
• Administer employee benefit programs including claims administration, benefits orientation, and enrolment changes.  Reconcile reimbursements from carriers where appropriate. 
• Administer OMERS pension including enrolments, retirements, year-end, leave periods, employee inquiries and information.
• Maintain job descriptions, performance evaluations, personnel file requirements, Health & Safety and other training records, WSIB claims reporting for all employees.
• Exchange confidential information with all levels of staff, government agencies (i.e. Ministry of Labour, WSIB), benefit brokers, banks and financial institutions. 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Post-secondary education or professional designation in Human Resources or Payroll, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience with payroll and human resources administration.
• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills both written and verbal.
• Strong technological proficiency; Excel, databases, financial software, etc.
• Ability to manage confidential information and practice discretion with sensitive information.

What We Offer

The salary range for the position is $71,000 – $83,800 depending on education and experience and includes pension and benefit package

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter no later than

November 27, 2022   online at https://www.muskokalakes.ca/content/employment-opportunities

If you require disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.