Assistant Manager, Payroll Technology

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Payroll Office is seeking an Assistant Manager Payroll Technology to lead the analytical support of policies and procedures surrounding the delivery of corporate payroll services and manage the technical operational analyst section in Payroll to develop deliver and support the Oracle payroll module and Workbrain timekeeping system.

What will I be doing

Oversees the Oracle payroll module development and implementation by acting as a direct subject matter expertise and first point of contact as well as the project manager for the payroll and time keeping functions including:
- Provide support to the analysts in analyzing complex problems related to payroll data studying and prioritizing payroll application improvements identifying the value of proposed solutions making solution recommendations that meet user expectations and developing business strategies for new payroll programs and systems.
- Defining and developing business cases to justify project metrics for payroll process reengineering projects; representing business requirements in problem resolution during all project phases.
- Clarifying amending developing and negotiating vendor contract specifications terms and conditions; reviews recommendations from other internal disciplines for inclusion in future contracts.
- Generating and approving test plans to verify that the solution meets functional requirements (e.g. test scenarios; leads testing activities and reports on outcomes for problem analysis/resolution).
- Assisting the team in developing and testing implementation of new payroll system functionalities; identifying system impact when making configuration changes.
Reviews current and developing proposals and implementation plans for new or revised payroll department policies processes and procedures against those of the overall corporation and governing bodies and monitors adherence.
Collaborates with the Payroll Manager on key development/design changes as it relates to Oracle HCM Payroll/Absence Modules.
Identifies establishes and facilitates development of departmental policies and procedures related to administering tracking and reporting on payroll processes and vendor contract related information.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

Completion of a college diploma in business administration accounting or related field or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
Demonstrated years of experience in a payroll function with management experience preferably within the public sector.
Managerial and leadership experience with the ability to plan set priorities schedule and manage staff and team deliverables; Strong managerial and analytical skills; extensive knowledge of Payroll processing and legislation; high degree of accuracy.
Service-focused leadership abilities and influencing skills.
Organization and time management skills to develop plans set priorities schedule and manage projects and deliverables.
Human Resources and accounting processes related to the administration of corporate payroll.
Payroll modules in contemporary HRIS/Finance systems to lead the development and implementation of the Oracle payroll module.
Problem solving and analytical skills.
Project management organization and analysis to develop timelines deliverables schedules and project management systems and to conduct payroll analysis.

Dont Meet Every Requirement

If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or email .

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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Description Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to T...