School District #8 - Manager of Payroll & Benefits

Job Description & Requirements

Imagine a pristine part of the world filled with unparalleled beauty. Lush with outdoor and indoor opportunities a thriving cultural presence and opportunities for young and old the Kootenays attract people from all over the world who want to make this their home. Now imagine being a part of a visionary creative team with a focus on providing the best opportunities we can possibly create on behalf of around 5000 students. Can you see yourself thriving in this kind of environment If so we invite you to consider joining us in our quest to be a leader in public education.

The School District

School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) is located in the southern interior of British Columbia Canada in a region called The Kootenays. The District serves a number of individual communities including Crawford Bay Creston Kaslo Meadow Creek Nelson Salmo Slocan South Slocan Winlaw Wynndel Yahk and the surrounding rural areas within a large geographic area consisting of two time zones.

The district provides education for approximately 5000 learners with a staff of approximately 900 and an operating budget of approximately $70 million.

Further information regarding School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) and this position can be obtained from the website at .

Qualified applicants are being sought for the position of Manager of Payroll & Benefits in School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). The Manager Payroll & Benefits position is a member of the district management team reporting to the Secretary- Treasurer. It is an excluded Manager-level position. The anticipated start date for the position is July 1 2025.

The Role

The Manager of Payroll & Benefits will be responsible for developing and maintaining financial systems and records pertaining to payroll and benefits as well as District and Ministry of Education policies and guidelines including:

Supervision of all aspects of the districts payroll and benefits systems including but not limited to salaries benefits pensions seniority vacation banked time and teacher increments

Execution and/or supervision to ensure execution of accurate and timely payroll to exempt staff teachers and CUPE staff

Direct supervision of payroll staff; indirect supervision of accounting and other staff to assure throughout the organization to assure adhesion to finance and payroll procedures.

Training to payroll and benefits staff including training on policy collective agreements and legislative interpretations

Preparation and/or supervision as required to prepare other Ministry of Education and Government reports including EDAS LIGER and the annual SOFI

Responsible for responding to queries from and providing correspondence to CRA Worksafe BC and Pension Corporation

Development and maintenance of financial controls pertaining to payroll and active role in financial control processes. Collaborate with human resources staff to ensure alignment and execution of payroll to new and existing employees

Maintain an extensive knowledge and practical understanding of all district collective agreements benefits plans and pensions

Understands financial procedures particularly payroll and benefits procedures and suggests improvements to such procedures as needed

Lead and/or assist in process of obtaining improved benefit plan terms

Responsible for the maintenance of all payroll and benefits accounts within the Chart of Accounts and configuration parameters in S.D.S. (School District Systems) admin software for school district

Experience in accounting and budgeting practices and year end processes

Superior analytical and proven problem-solving skills

Knowledge of privacy legislation and regulations related to payroll and benefits and ability to maintain confidentiality on all discussions with staff on all matters related to the position

Ability to effectively assess and manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a challenging environment

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships between departments

Demonstrated willingness and ability to face sensitive employee relations situations and take the appropriate action seeking the input of senior management as required

The successful applicant will possess:

A high degree of technical knowledge of financial systems and payroll systems management

Strong Excel skills

Good organizational skills and high degree of self-motivation

Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions

Positive management and interpersonal style for people and issues

A valid BC Drivers license

Education

CPA Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation and Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation.

Business Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Business Administration with specialization in accounting.

Two years experience in payroll and benefits administration including experience working with collective agreements preferably with the public education sector.

Specific knowledge of the current payroll system utilized by School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) would be an asset.

Professional Experience

Knowledgeable and supportive of rural education culture and issues

Positive experience working with unions and in a unionized environment with background in understanding and

interpreting Collective Agreements

Appreciates and understands the governance role of the Board in setting Policy and direction for the District

Ability to work positively and productively with the Ministry of Education on behalf of the District

Commitment to supporting a variety of educational programs

Fiscal/Organizational Management

Demonstrates strengths in planning delegating time management and ensures successful completion of tasks

Is able to work collaboratively to optimize financial operations to provide optimum learning opportunities for students

Is a strategic thinker who is innovative and willing to take informed risks

Able to create momentum under the strategic development of an innovative rural educational environment

Recognizes and is knowledgeable and compassionate about the roles of employees in the District

Individual Qualities

Respectful and inclusive of diverse individuals families learning communities and staff

Approachable good listener cooperative engaging and enjoyable to work with

Actionoriented motivated and qualified to make beneficial change

Salary
The recruiting salary range for this role is $82515 to $103144. When determining salary years of education and experience will be considered. Further details would be discussed in a personal interview. SD8 No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) also offers a competitive benefits package and pension. The start date for the position is July 1 2025.

Application Process
Only applications submitted through Make a Future will be considered. Applications will be reviewed every two weeks and the posting will remain open until filled.

Successful applicants not currently employed by School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) are required to sign a Consent for Criminal Record Search to permit a criminal record review.

Further information pertaining to this position can be obtained by contacting Secretary Treasurer Cathy MacArthur at

School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.
*If you are experiencing any technical issues with your application process to contact Make A Futures customer service line as HR cannot upload or assist with these types of issues. We also cannot accept documents via email such as cover letters/resumes/transcripts/teaching reports via email as they do need to be part of the employees Make a Future profile.