City of Toronto

PAYROLL PROGRAM ASSISTANT 2


PayCompetitive
LocationToronto/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 38186

      • Job ID: 38186
      • Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing
      • Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long Term Care, LTC Management Services
      • Work Location: Union Station, 3rd Floor
      • Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary Vacancy (12 month)
      • Hourly Rate: $32.69 - $35.83
      • Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
      • Affiliation: L79 Full-time
      • Number of Positions Open: 1
      • Posting Period: 19-Jun-2023 to 04-Jul-2023

      Job Description

      Major Responsibilities:

      • Receives attendance reporting information and prepares/processes payroll information.
      • Coordinates and inputs daily timesheets and electronic uploads of time & attendance into corporate computerized payroll/absentee system in regards to departmental cost centre changes, functional area codes, attendance, WSIB, lieu time, overtime, acting pay, service pay, kilometres, parking expenses, reimbursement for meal allowances, medical notes etc.
      • Prepares and processes personnel documentation for employees, rehires and layoffs, i.e. alternate rates, hiring and termination documents, leave of absence requests, increment letters, temporary assignment requests, etc. utilizing corporate/internal electronic systems (i.e. SuccessFactors) and paper copy forms
      • Prepares, maintains and monitors attendance records for salaried and bi-weekly employees. Calculates, verifies and corrects entitlement for vacation, lieu and sick bank credits, etc.
      • Prepares summary sheets on outstanding sick claims and doctor’s certification.
      • Identifies, verifies and makes arrangements for cancelled/replacement cheques.
      • Responds to enquiries regarding collective agreements, corporate policies, and payroll and personnel matters. Verifies, tracks and resolves payroll matters.
      • Prepares and analyzes monthly, annual and ad hoc reports on position status and on employee/organizational unit/cost centre regarding salary status, alternate rates, increments, sick bank/vacation/overtime/lieu time balances and attendance management information and travel expenses.
      • Receives payroll and human resources documentation/monitors electronic reports to support Payroll transactions. Prepares documents and files pertaining to the updating of payroll records in accordance with corporate records management policies and retention schedules. Maintains payroll/personnel records (paper copy and electronic) and files for audit purposes.
      • Liaises with other departments, divisions, sections and outside agencies.
      • Reviews and audits integrity reports relating to electronic upload of time and attendance in SAP, follows up with divisional clients and processes amendments were applicable.
      • Performs daily audit and verifies input for accuracy.
      • Participate in divisional, Service Area and corporate related initiatives and special projects, including payroll (eTime, eScheduling) and HR (SF) modernization and transformation.

      Key Qualifications:

      Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

      1. Considerable clerical/administrative experience some of which must relate specifically to the payroll function and/or an equivalent combination of relevant post- secondary education in the fields of public administration, payroll, accounting, human resources management and clerical/administrative/payroll experience.
      2. Considerable experience in the application of collective agreements, corporate payroll and personnel policies, procedures, practices and related legislation.
      3. Considerable experience in the preparation and formatting of complex reports, charts, graphs and statistical data using office systems including Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
      4. Experience using corporate payroll systems (e.g. SAP and SuccessFactors) and reporting software (e.g. SAP, Document Direct).

      You must also have:

      • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
      • Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential operational matters and information (i.e. rates of pay, employee absences or other sensitive human resources information).
      • Ability to work independently and carry out instructions with minimal supervision.
      • Fundamental business mathematics skills and knowledge of general statistical techniques, or of accounting procedures.
      • Ability to set up and maintain manual and computerized filing systems.
      • Knowledge of collective agreements, corporate payroll and human resources policies, procedures, practices and related legislation.
      • Ability to meet tight deadlines in a high volume environment.
      • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff, the public and other divisions.
      • Ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy needed for payroll and attendance reporting and maintenance of employee records.
      • Accurate keyboarding and proof reading skills.

      NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

      City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

      Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

      The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity .

      Accommodation

      The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request . Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process .

  • About the company

      Toronto (/təˈrɒntoʊ/, locally /ˈtrɒnoʊ, -nə/) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario.