Payroll Specialist
Payroll Specialist
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Job Description
As a member of the Hospital Finance team the Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate internal payroll processing for approximately 5200 full time part time and casual employees using Meditech & API eScheduling systems. Reporting to the Payroll Manager the Payroll Specialist is responsible for maintaining proper controls & privacy over payroll data. Working closely with Human Resources this role is responsible for ensuring adherence to the hospitals policies collective agreements as well as federal and provincial legislation. The payroll team supports all three hospital sites outpatient clinics Hospital Foundations & Hospital Volunteers Associations.
- Lead the team through the full biweekly payroll process schedule and ensure timely processing of all payroll files to the bank.
- Reconcile and process all statutory government remittances for Halton Healthcare and three Foundations ensuring all legislative requirements and deadlines are met
- Prepare and process unscheduled deductions and payroll adjustments (HOOPP benefit adjustments receivables etc.) ensuring compliance with all hospital policies and collective agreements.
- Liaise with departmental timekeepers and prepare all communications regarding payroll
- Audit all employee file changes prepared by Human Resources and process all related adjustments
- Provide monthly payroll training for timekeepers and managers
- Reconcile and prepare the biweekly audit file for review by Payroll Coordinator and Controller
- Prepare and balance all monthly employee benefit accounts to the GL
- Complete Payroll monthend close & associated journal entries & account reconciliations
- Prepare the monthly preauthorized payments for parking and benefits
- Assist the Payroll Manager with annual audit for payroll with external auditors for all entities
- Reconcile employee pension deductions for each organization and liaise with Human Resources and HOOPP regarding all pension related queries processing payment and information files on a biweekly and monthly basis
- Prepare proper documentation and payments for terminated employees and employees on leave of absence including all legally required employer documents and information.
- Actively participate in the continuous improvement of all payroll processes including project leadership
- Liaise with Occupational Health to ensure accurate reporting for STD/LTD claims
- Assist with yearend processing and reconciliations
- Collaborate with Human Resources & ICT Department on workflow creation testing & troubleshooting
- Key point of contact for Meditech responsible for ensuring dictionaries are maintained and leading resolution of system issues
- Participate in ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge base related to payroll and related information systems
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission vision and values of accountability respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.
- Successful candidate must have a Payroll Compliance Practitioner designation other payroll certifications are an asset
- Diploma or university degree is required
- Minimum of 57 years of progressive relevant payroll experience is required
- Working in a hospital environment or other large government sector notforprofit organization (NPO) preferred
- Demonstrated success in a fast paced high complexity & high volume work environment required
- Proven ability to remain solution oriented when faced with difficult situations
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial reporting is required
- Technically competent as demonstrated with experience in large ERP systems & intermediate Microsoft Excel skills Meditech experience is an asset
- Excellent verbal & written communication and able to effectively work will all levels of the organization with a customer focus
- Proven ability to remain solution oriented when faced with difficult situations
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Must be innovative tactful detailoriented and have initiative
- Proven analytical and organizational skills with the ability to organize prioritize and multitask in a fastpaced environment is essential
- Physically able to sit stand walk occasional lift and/or carry approximately 20lbs
- Satisfactory employment and attendance record
Additional Information :
Status: Permanent Fulltime
Hours: Monday to Friday 7.5 hour day shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)
Salary Range: $39.178 to $48.973 per hour
Date Posted: May 6 2025
Internal applications due by: May 13 2025
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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity equity and inclusion throughout our operations policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do motivated by a job well done and as committed to excellence quality and patient satisfaction as we are wed like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.
We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.
All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
