Payroll Administrator Temporary Full Time

CARE AND BE CARED FOR THIS IS YOUR HOME

Reporting to the Manager of Compensation and Payroll the Payroll Administrator is responsible for the delivery of high quality payroll services in a manner that maximizes the use of technology and offers exemplary client service. This position is primarily responsible for providing payroll services for Ontario Health atHome Champlain and supporting the East Region of Ontario Health atHome as needed.

What will you do

• Implements appropriate payroll processes and controls (e.g. checks and balances) to ensure completeness and accuracy of all payroll related activities
• Ensures payroll is administered in accordance with accounting principles policies and procedures collective agreements and legislated requirements
• Performs manual calculations for cheques leaves of absence benefits and adjustments that impact pay
• Processes termination pay and completes Records of Employment (ROEs)
• Responds to employee inquiries and initiates corrective action as necessary prepares T2200s and employment verification letters and makes adjustments to leave banks
• Provide information and analysis in response to ad hoc requests from senior management other managers and external stakeholders
• Ensures proper account setup and distribution of salary positions and accounts in accordance with MIS guidelines
• Reconciles and remits payments through financial software (Quadrant Financials) for pension (HOOPP) and group benefits union dues garnishments etc.
• Reviews payroll summaries for accuracy and completeness; initiates corrective action as required
• Prepares invoices for CUPE and OPSEU for salary expenses for union leave
• Assists in the preparation of accruals and journal entries
• Promotes participation in corporate campaigns through payroll deductions e.g. United Way
• Creates and maintains employee payroll files
• Keeps current with payroll legislation and industry best practices that may impact corporate policies and procedures and recommends changes to existing practices
• Responsible for contributing to the development of Finance and Corporate Services Initiatives special projects and performs other duties as required
• Responsible for training employees on payroll system and processes
• Administration of Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Performs system administrator function for payroll system; identifies and recommends system enhancements and leads change necessary to maximize effectiveness of payroll system; maintains system security
• Ensures salary pension and group benefits rate information is in accordance with contractual obligations; reconfigures system conducts testing and implements changes as required
• Ensures system accuracy and integrity through data entry regular audits problemsolving and proactive monitoring and troubleshooting
• Takes corrective action in resolving error messages system navigation problems and other payroll systemgenerated discrepancies
• Creates user access profiles and provides training to employees on the use of the payroll system
• Generates reports by compiling and processing payroll data from source documents including but not limited to leave and other entitlements for hourly and salaried employees and processing changes such as exemptions group benefit coverage and garnishee payments
• Maintains scheduling units for Corporate staff
• Monitors daily automated voice attendant records absences for corporate staff and inputs same into system
• Ensures correct deduction amounts for employee and employer portions of premiums
• Reconciles group benefits and pension plan remittance reports
• Prepares and balances monthly remittance reports to benefits and pension plan carriers
• Provides manual calculations for pension and benefits adjustments
• Provides employee and employer cost information to HOOPP regarding terminations and retirements
• Balances prepares and distributes T4s T4As and T2200s to staff and remits electronic file to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
• Ensures completion of reporting requirements for Employer Health Tax (EHT) Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Calculates and reports pension adjustments and MDC
• Reconciles and submits annual pension plan contributions report
• Responds to inquiries regarding general ledger issues and concerns
• Conducts yearend audits reconciliations and preparations related to all payroll accounts
• Other duties as assigned

Team/Department: Finance

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM 37.5hrs/week)

FTE: 1.0

Length of Temporary Assignment: November 28 2025

Starting Salary: $57919.15 to $69159.48

Reports To: Manager Payroll

Affiliation: MPE

What must you have

Educational Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 graduation diploma and
• A minimum of three 3 years experience with at least one 1 year in a computerized payroll function or a minimum of two 2 years accounting experience with at least one 1 year in a computerized payroll function or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to Ontario Health atHome
• Attainment of National Payroll Institute (NPI) certification or College certification as Payroll Administrator (desirable)

What would give you the edge

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of fundamental accounting for healthcare payroll administration and ability to interpret and apply provincial and federal payroll regulations
• Knowledge of Employment Standards Act Employment Insurance WSIB EHT and HOOPP and group benefits
• Proficiency in automated (Quadrant) payroll scheduling and administration
• Knowledge of Management Information Systems (MIS) guidelines as set out by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
• Strong organizational problemsolving and writing skills with attention to detail
• Knowledge of Ontario Health atHome policies and procedures benefits plan and collective agreements
• Knowledge of Ontario Health atHome business objectives and priorities
• Proficiency with software programs in the Microsoft Office Suite
• English with bilingualism (English and French) considered an asset

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to meet time lines
• Excellent listening skills to understand and resolve issues raised by staff; uses tact and diplomacy in deescalating emotional responses to issues
• Collaborates regularly with staff and external contacts to exchange information coordinate activities and resolve issues/concerns
• Interacts with managers to generate financial reports as requested
• Collaborates with the Scheduling team to ensure accuracy of scheduling units and shift tiles
• Communicates with provincial HRIS personnel for troubleshooting and problemsolving discrepancies and issues; escalates matters for resolution as required

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm 37.5hrs/week)

Position Location and Travel:

Office location: Eastern Region office location to be determined

Travel Some driving may be required on occasion

What do we offer

We know wellness is supported with worklife balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning growth and innovation we offer:

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
• Valuable development opportunities
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
• Salary: $57919.15 to $69159.48

Who are we

We are Ontario Health atHome ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers family physicians hospitals longterm care and retirement homes service providers and Ontario Health Teams to deliver responsive accessible integrated patientcentred care.

Why join us

If youre interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn partner and connect care and be cared for this is your home.

Equity Inclusion Diversity and AntiRacism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity inclusion diversity and antiracism. We are committed to attracting engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.