PositionPayroll Specialist- Permanent - 35 hours/weekLocationConfederation Building (West Block), St. John'sJob StatusPermanent (35 hrs/week)Salary ScaleCG-29 ($27.61 - $30.67)Bargaining UnitCUPE 1560SupervisorManager of Payroll (member of the NLSchools payroll team of 13)DutiesProvide supervision and direction to the Payroll Clerks on payroll policies and procedures, issues and workload priority; review and approve certain piecesCoordinate the delivery of electronic timesheets and the workflow for changes to PeopleSoft data, including mass changes using MS Query and Excel lookup toolsPerform audit and compliance work (MS Query & Excel) to ensure all employees are paid correctly and all accrual balances are accurateReconcile all teacher payroll clearing accounts including bank rejects and overpaymentsDevelop process and training material related to the timesheet system for Teacher Payroll (TCAS)Ensure accuracy of employee and position data in PeopleSoft as well as NLSchools' ERP softwarePrepare responses to municipalities regarding employee status requests in accordance with the Municipalities Act using MS Query,
Excel and PeopleSoftReconcile all payroll expenses that need to be billed to external partiesRespond to requests and inquiries and prepare reports for management and executivesMaintain the highest standard of confidentiality and professionalism in the performance of dutiesPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's degree in Commerce or Business Administration (equivalencies considered)Preferably: completion (or near completion) of the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) program or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designationThorough knowledge of payroll processes for hourly and salaried employees in a complex union and non‑union environmentManagement and leadership experience with at least five years of related experience, preferably in a large unionized environmentStrong background in a computerized work workplace, including strong problem‑solving, organizational and analytical skills, particularly working with large data sets in ExcelAdditional InformationFlexible schedule (start day anytime between 7:30 a.M. and 9:00 a.M.)As an employee of NLSchools, you will receive the Government of NL's benefits package, which includes its defined‑benefit public sector pension plan benefitSeeking a candidate with a positive attitude who enjoys working within a strong team environment as well as strong verbal and written communication skillsEEO StatementNLSchools is committed to employing a diverse workforce and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. A Police Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Query from the local police authority will be required. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr