POSITION: Supervisor of Payroll Services (Competition # )

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent Full time

REPORTING TO: Manager of Budget and Performance

UNION AFFILIATION: Non-Union

WAGE RATE: $58.31/hr-$72.88/hr ($106,124.20-$132,641.60/annually)

HOURS OF WORK: 35/week

VACANCY REASON: New Position

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan effective immediately
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan available
- Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave policies
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Flexible Work Arrangements, including occasional hybrid work

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages and oversees the County’s payroll-related accounting, pension administration, time and attendance support, and payroll-related financial reporting, reconciliations, remittances and compliance requirements. As a subject matter expert and escalation point, the position provides corporate oversight, issue resolution, internal control support, system and process improvement, and guidance to direct reports (payroll staff) and all County departments to ensure accurate, compliant, and effective payroll administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Post-secondary education in Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline with progressively responsible experience in payroll accounting, pension administration, financial reporting, and system administration.
- Chartered Qualified Accountant (CPA) designation and/or a payroll certification or equivalent demonstrated experience in payroll compliance, accounting, and pension administration is preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)



system working in a large, complex, unionized and/or public sector environment, including interpretation of collective agreements, legislation, policies, and payroll-related financial requirements is preferred.
- Ability to understand collective agreements, letters, memos, financial information, technical proposals, by-laws, legislation, software manuals, reports, financial bulletins, and professional journals and manuals.
- Ability to write clear, concise memos, letters, reports, policies, procedures, guidelines, and other correspondence.
- Research, analytical, and continuous improvement skills to identify and resolve payroll issues; determine goals and objectives; make decisions regarding daily administration and operations and organize resources to meet business and strategic plans.
- Excellent project management skills and the ability to coordinate complex conflicting priorities.
- Ability to multi-task, work independently and in a team that is required to meet inflexible deadlines, potentially involving evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
- Valid Ontario drivers’ licence is an asset.
- An acceptable Criminal Record Check will be required.

POSTING DATE: Friday, July 17, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Friday, August 7, 2026, by 4pm

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity,



and inclusion throughout the Corporation.

Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well.

Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.

Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification.

Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role.

You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description.

Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only.

We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.

Please note, this position is eligible for our Flexible Work Arrangement program, including hybrid work.

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📌 Supervisor of Payroll Services (Woodstock)
🏢 Oxford County
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