Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

Start Date: As Soon as Possible

Location: Education Centre, Belleville, Ontario

Schedule: 35 Hours per week

Salary: $75,443 - $80,259 annually

In addition to the salary outlined above, we offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package (including extended health and dental, life insurance, health care spending account), participation in the OMERS pension plan, competitive vacation and sick leave, maternity/parental leave top-up, hybrid work model, summer hours.

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) serves approximately 15,400 students each day at 38 in-person schools (31 elementary, two K-12; four 7-12, one secondary). Supporting student achievement is the goal of approximately 1,750 teaching and support staff who, in addition to the contributions of caring volunteers and community partners, share their passion for teaching and learning.

The district covers a geographic area of 7,220 square kilometres bordered by Maynooth to the north, Deseronto to the east, Prince Edward County to the south and Quinte West to the west.

The region connects the outdoors with small cities, quaint villages and rolling rural landscapes. Here you will discover decades of tradition, mixed with new and emerging technology, creativity and innovation. Surround yourself with 1,200 km of shoreline in vibrant cities and towns accessible by highway and rail (1.5 hours to Toronto, 2 hours to Ottawa). Explore wilderness trails and sandy beaches, experience world-class fishing, enjoy exquisite culinary experiences and dozens of wineries. Perfect your golf swing at 23 golf courses or take in Canadian arts and heritage attractions. Create your own story and picture yourself here!

We acknowledge and honour the land on which we reside and occupy as part of the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe people. These Indigenous Nations, agreed to mutual sharing obligations and responsibilities as stewards of the land and water. Today these responsibilities and obligations extend to all Peoples. These lands are steeped in rich Indigenous history, traditions and modern cultures that are proud and vibrant.

Position Summary: The Payroll and Benefits Coordinator is responsible for performing duties as assigned with respect to payroll and Board and Employee Life Health Trust (ELHT) benefits. Reporting to the Supervisor of Payroll and Benefits, the Coordinator will actively participate in the completion of all payroll and benefits administration and processes to complete cycles for multiple payroll groups.

Some Of The Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Administration of benefits, LTD and pension programs.
2. Completion of payroll transactions according to strict deadlines and compliance with legislation.
3. Calculations and monthly remittances, reconciliations, and reports.
4. Review HRIS information for current, active and inactive employees.
5. Prepare benefit, payroll and ministry related reports.
6. Maintain pension data and processes.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of a 3 year post-secondary diploma in human resources, accounting, or business administration or other applicable area of study.
2. Minimum of two years related job experience completing payroll and benefits cycles.
3. Certification with the National Payroll Institute as a Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) is considered an asset.
4. Evidence of proficiency and accuracy with benefit and pension administration, payroll operations, financial records management.
5. Prior successful experience utilizing an HRIS, payroll system and other databases and spreadsheets.
6. Evidence of effective communication, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills in the workplace.
7. Experience with Ontario Teachers Pension Plan and/or OMERS is considered an asset.
8. Ability to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Background Check prior to hire.

Hastings And Prince Edward District School Board Is Committed To a Qualified Workforce That Is Representative Of The Diversity Of The People Of Ontario And Across The Communities We Serve. We Welcome Applications From Candidates With Diverse Backgrounds And Lived Experiences As a Member Of a Marginalized Group, Including But Not Limited To:

1. First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples,
2. members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin,
3. persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities,
4. persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A and is used to determine eligibility for employment. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 521/01 Collection of Personal Information, criminal record checks and vulnerable sector screening will be required of all HPEDSB employees who have direct and regular contact with students.