Manager, Payroll Services

About Us The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB), in partnership with home and Church, is an inclusive and equitable learning community dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christ-centered individuals enabled to transform society. A provincial leader in student achievement, Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 37,000 students of all ages across our 48 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and 3 continuing education facilities, serving the wider Catholic communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville. We encourage all applicants to view our Careers website for more information about our Board. Job SummaryReporting to the Senior Manager of Financial Services, the Manager, Payroll Services will be responsible for the management of the daily operation of the Board's payroll department to administer and maintain multiple complex and diverse payroll processes and to ensure efficient and effective operations.Duties include but are not limited to:� Provide strategic direction and leadership to the payroll team, to ensure the effective and timely delivery of the Board�s complex payroll services.� Provide mentorship, coaching and development to create a high-performing and service-oriented team � As a strategic and customer-focused leader, the incumbent will also foster strong collaborative relationships with Human Resources Services and internal/external stakeholders� Ensure compliance with federal and provincial legislation, including the Income Tax Act, employment standards, WSIB, Collective Agreements and policies and procedures related to the payment of salaries and taxable benefits, while continually monitoring for business process improvements. � Prepare, process and balance all salary and deductions for T4 processing and insured benefits; manage OMERS 119 and Teachers� Pension Plan to ensure compliance with pension legislation, contribution and reporting requirements.� Leverage technology to refine and continuously improve or automate payroll processes, forms and workflow to gain operational efficiencies. QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:� Degree / post-secondary qualifications in Business Administration or Accounting or related equivalent experience� National Payroll Institute � Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) Designation (formerly CPM) is preferred� Minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing payrolls, including unionized payrolls, preferably in the education sector. In addition, experience with iSYS is considered an asset.� Extensive knowledge of federal and provincial employment legislation and payroll tax legislation. � Strong research, analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills; attention to detail and high-level multi- tasking abilities.� Supervisory experience with strong leadership, mentoring and team building skills.� Excellent written and verbal communication skills.� Demonstrated ability to handle matters requiring diplomacy, sensitivity and confidentiality� Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with an openness to take initiative and adapt to a complex and high- volume work environment.� Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.� Advanced expertise with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and Access.please be advised as a condition of employment with the Board, candidates will be required to provide the following documentation upon hire: an original Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within the last six (6) months Equity and Inclusion The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is committed to supporting the development of a strong and equitable workforce, that will foster the success and well-being of our students, staff, and wider-Catholic school communities. We strive to uphold the values of equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. Although qualifications and experience will be determining factors in the hiring process, the HCDSB shall promote the hiring of qualified candidates from under-represented groups. To that end, we actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities. Special Considerations Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process. Such requests, outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required, are to be submitted to Human Resources Services by phone at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. Questions If you require assistance with ApplyToEducation, please contact 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com. If you require additional information regarding this position, do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Edea Santini) at905-632-6300or1-800-741-8382. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview process will be contacted.