Northern Lights Public Schools is located in the heart of Alberta's Lakeland region, which offers residents a multitude of outdoor recreation opportunities and stunning displays of the Aurora Borealis. The division is focused on ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed and has designated numeracy and student mental health and wellness as division priorities.Northern Lights Public Schools invites applications for the following position:S2627-51 Payroll GeneralistThis is a full-time (1.0 fte) position commencing as soon as possible. We are seeking a Payroll Generalist team member who has specialized in Payroll and Advantages processes. The assignment involves assisting and supporting the Payroll department with the possibility of some Human Resources duties. Depending on the location of the successful candidate, this position can be based out of the Bonnyville or Lac La Biche office. Interested applicants must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work independently.The successful candidate duties may include:File and respond to telephone, email, and in person inquiries from the public and staffAssist staff with absence entry and weekly authorizationPrepare, review, and reconcile payroll in a timely and accurate mannerUpdate Payroll profiles for new hires, terminations, leaves, wage adjustments and any other changes for a high volume payrollAct as a first point of contact for employees regarding payroll and benefits issues,
providing information and resolving discrepanciesProcess benefit documents such as insurance, pension plans, and leavesProvide general administrative assistance to the Payroll, Benefits and Human Resources Department as neededCompleting various internal and external reports and participating in surveysProcess and issue ROEs for all terminations and leaves, ensuring compliance with Service Canada guidelinesPreference will be given to applicants who have:Business Administration, Human Resources or Payroll Diploma or DegreeTraining and/or Experience in the field of Human Resource or Payroll Administration or combination ofBasic knowledge of current Alberta Labour and Employment LegislationExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracyFamiliarity with collective and union agreementsDemonstrated high standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive informationExcellent time management and organizational skillsFlexible and adaptable to changing needs of the organization, while handling stressful situations with professionalismExcellent computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google ApplicationsFamiliarity with Atrieve ERP or a similar databaseThe successful candidate will be required to obtain and provide a criminal record check.We thank all interested applicants; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.