Full Time Payroll Clerk

Become Part of a Team That’s Improving Lives

Riverside Health Care’s greatest strength is our skilled team of employees with the common goal of delivering exceptional quality health care services across the Rainy River District. We support a safe and healthy work environment where each person is valued, respected and where personal and professional growth is encouraged. We are always seeking dedicated individuals who share our values of integrity, being accountable, caring, and progressive.

QualificationsRequired:

• Grade 12 SecondarySchool Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a twoyear, post secondary program in Human Resources, Business, or anequivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Canadian PayrollCertification preferred; successful candidates will be expected to obtaincertification within a reasonable period if not already certified.
• 1 to 2 years ofexperience in payroll, data entry, or working in a public sector,hospital, or unionized environment is required.
• Demonstrated experience workingwith collective agreements.
• Demonstrated experienceworking in a payroll and/or Human Resource Information System (HRIS) program.
• Demonstrated ability tofunction under deadlines, work independently and cope with high volume ofwork.
• Strong written andverbal communication skills an asset.
• Excellent interpersonalskills, and proven ability to develop working relationships required.
• Must be physicallycapable of performing the essential duties of the position.
• Carry out all workassignments safely and be knowledgeable of and in compliance with relevantregulations, policies and procedures.
• Excellent knowledge ofrelevant legislation, especially the Employment Standards Act (ESA).

Attributes:

• The PayrollClerk isrequired to:
• Work independently;
• Be dependable,versatile, highly motivated, competent, cooperative;
• Show initiative and bea creative thinker;
• Possess effectiveorganizational skills; and
• Possess a high degreeof confidentiality, honesty, integrity and trustworthiness;
• Work co-operativelywith payroll, human resources and finance teams.

GeneralAccountabilities:

• Supports and assists inthe day-to-day processing of payroll and benefits in compliance withlegislation, policies, and collective agreements, ensuring accuracy andtimelines are met.

SpecificAccountabilities:

• In compliance withinternal controls, collective agreements, legislation, policies &procedures, business practice, the Payroll Clerk:
• Supports payrollprocessing including timesheet auditing, verification, earningscalculation, and deduction processing.
• Ensures payroll isdocumented, authorized/approved, accurate and submitted in a timely andefficient manner.
• Participates as part ofthe payroll team who maintain effective and efficient centralizedday-to-day payroll functions.
• Perform regularreconciliations and audits of payroll data and processes to ensureaccuracy, data integrity, and compliance, including reviews of timecardsand hours used in pay calculations.
• Monitor salary andwages to ensure correctness and compliance.
• Assist with onboardingand providing guidance to employees and managers regarding payroll andbenefits questions.
• Prepare and distributepayroll-related reports for internal and external stakeholders asrequired.
• Thorough understandingof payroll-related legislation, collective agreements, standards, policiesand procedures.
• Assists and supportsgrievance procedure if relevant to payroll.
• Collaborates on thedevelopment, review, and maintenance of standard operating procedures andpolicies for payroll and HRIS. Provides payroll support to staff,management, and end users, including interpretation of contracts,legislation, and policies.
• Liaise, engage, consultand collaborate with management, staff, and external stakeholders, asrequired.
• Maintain team oriented,cohesive and integrated environment with staff, management, partners andstakeholders.
• Participate in qualityassurance efforts related to payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with annual financial auditsby providing required payroll documentation.
• Attend meetings as required toprovide payroll-related input.
• Perform other duties notspecifically mentioned in the policies, procedures or job descriptions orthat may, from time to time, be assigned.
• Administers employee group benefits and the HOOPP pensionplan, including enrollments, terminations, leaves, changes, andcontribution management. Ensures accurate and timely processing, reporting, andcompliance with policies, legislation, and collective agreements.
• Provides support and education to employees regarding benefit andpension eligibility, responds to inquiries, liaises with external providers,and maintains up-to-date records in payroll and HRIS systems.