Division:Finance, Facilities & AcquisitionsJob Status:Full TimeNumber of Positions:1Hours of Work:Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pmWage Rate:$53.36 - $63.51 per hourPosting Date:Monday, May 4, 2026Closing Date:Sunday, May 17, 2026About UsThe County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents.The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County’s seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services.We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and cooperative efforts with our municipal and community partners.About the RoleThe Payroll Supervisor oversees system maintenance, annual reconciliation, year-end tasks and audit of the payroll and accounts payable processes. Creates and maintains payroll policies, payroll procedures, system documentation, and stays current on latest system releases, legislative compliance, and CRA changes. Liaises with the HR team on system change, labour relation compliance, and employment standards. Coordinates with the Finance team on departmental budget, GL reporting and external audit procedures. The Supervisor partners with the IT team regarding system implementation and maintenance. This position also provides hands‑on support to the payroll team as the need arises.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesPayroll AdministrationOversees the end-to-end payroll process and provide back-up support to approve payroll registers and bank transfer filesOversees the reconciliation of withholding taxes and remittances for multiple payroll business accounts on a per pay and annual basisMonitors payroll liability accountsManages and informs Service Canada of changes to collective agreements in relation to the EI premium reduction programAnalyzes leave reports and oversees the calculation of pension buy back options, distribution to employees, and purchase processes.Audits wage grids for union and non-union employees, ensuring that they are current, reflect contract ratification, COLA and pay equity adjustmentsOversees retroactive payments to all County and community partner employeesResponsible for annual reconciliations of T4's, Business Account remittances and OMERS Form 119 and processes all resulting adjustmentsSystems MaintenanceSubject matter expert for payroll related software systemsConduct functionality testing on new releases, patches,



and configuration updatesUpdate configuration as required to comply with legislative changes, collective agreement ratifications, and business progress as requiredMonitor and maintain activity within the UKG community to keep abreast of future change and system maintenanceCreate, follow-up and implement service request tickets with the UKG support teamAssist the County’s UKG support team with resolving employee issues and inquiriesAccounts PayableSupervises and coordinates weekly payment of 300-500 invoices through the processing of cheque/EFT runs & weekly/monthly/year-end close-offsResponsible for numerous ledgers such as County of Lambton, CLCDC, SLEP, LGPSB, TSL and SWIFTHuman Resources ManagementResponsible for recruitment, training, support, scheduling, supervision and other labour relations activities for the Payroll and Accounts Payable teamResponsible for the review of employee performance and corrective action when warranted, including disciplinary and termination procedures, having regard to the requirements of legislationProvides guidance, instruction and direction, and assigns work to the Payroll and Accounts Payable teamResponsible for ensuring that self and direct reports adhere to County Health and Safety policies and proceduresMaintain effective staff relationships by fostering a healthy work environmentCommunication & LiaisonProvides all County departments, employees and managers with advice and expertise regarding the processing of payroll and OMERS pension policies and procedures and legislation requirementsActs as a resource for payroll related issues for affiliated organizations such as SLEP, CLCDC, WOWC, TSL and SWIFTLiaises and coordinates with HR Department on payroll related issues such as termination benefits, severance payments, retroactive pay, and impact of changes in government regulations on payroll processing requirementsPrimary liaison with the IT and HR department relating to the implementation and maintenance of the HRISWork with the Finance department on internal and external audit inquires as part of the year end process, and on an ad-hoc basisReports and AnalysisAdministers employee absence banks for sick, intermittent, vacation and floater hours to ensure compliance with multiple collective agreements and non-unionized entitlementsLiaisons with payroll auditors (external, federal & provincial), financial institutions, ministries and other municipalities, responding to all inquiries about rates of pay, processing, withholding taxes, T4s, OMERS,



etc.GeneralIncumbents must keep current on all relevant payroll legislation including the Canada Revenue Agency and the Employment Standards Act, ensuring compliance in every aspect of payroll and employee recordsIncumbent must be knowledgeable with all collective bargaining agreements, and County Policies and Procedures ensuring that these are implemented as prescribedInitiative must be taken to gain familiarity with the National Payroll Institute qualified standards, resources, and practicesIncumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands AnalysisThese describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.Supervision RequirementsDirect Supervision: Sr. Payroll Specialist (1), Financial Processor (1.7 FTEs)Indirect Supervision: Payroll Analyst (2)Functional Authority: Provides direction, consultative services and advice on payroll related policies and procedures including pensions, systems implementation and maintenance, and legislative compliance for the County and community partners.What We Are Looking ForMinimum Formal EducationBachelor’s Degree from an accredited post-secondary institution in Business Administration or relevant discipline, or acceptable combination of education and experience necessary to fulfill the requirementsPayroll Compliance Professional (PCP) DesignationPayroll Leadership Professional (PLP) Designation is an assetMember in good standing with the National Payroll InstituteExperienceDemonstrated experience of five years with full-cycle payroll, benefits and accounting environment, with particular emphasis on HRIS management, preferably at a supervisory level in a public sector organizationAdvanced computer knowledge using MS Office applications with advanced proficiency in ExcelKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for municipal and not-for-profitGood organizational and communication skills along with excellent attention to detailExperience working in a unionized environment with multiple collective agreementsAdministrative experience working with OMERS pension plan or similar public sector pension plansPersonal information required by County of Lambton job postings is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone (phone hidden) or Toll-free at 1-(phone hidden).#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Payroll Supervisor - $53.4 - $63.5 An Hour (Enniskillen)
🏢 County of Lambton
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