Payroll Administrator

Posted on: Oct 28, 2024
Posted by: Leduc County

Summary

Leduc County is looking an experienced and highly motivated Payroll Administrator to join our team. Reporting to the Manager – Accounting Services, this exciting opportunity administers and maintains the payroll and municipal pension plan functions for all employees. Through managing priorities, the Payroll Administrator is a key contributor to the achievement of the department’s operational deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processes payroll for all salaried and hourly employees and Council, in accordance with contract requirements, policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
    • Compiles and reconciles the payroll year-end file and balances payroll general ledger.
    • Reconciles, prepares and issues annual T4’s and T4A’s.
    • Updates benefit rates for proper payroll deductions as required
    • Records and tracks leaves.
  • Administers the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) for all eligible employees.
    • Activates and inactivates members accordingly
    • Compiles, reconciles and submits the annual LAPP year-end file.
    • Balances LAPP year-end and provides audit backups.
  • Maintains employee payroll information files.
    • Prepares records of employment for terminated employees.
  • Prepares, reconciles and remits all benefit, pension and statutory deduction payments as required.
  • Supports the employee experience and collaborates with human resources to provide accurate and timely pay and benefits.
    • Assists employees with timesheets, deductions and LAPP questions.
    • Maintains the payroll system and provides training to employees as required.
  • Plans and implements projects that fall within the payroll function.
  • Researches and carries out special projects, studies and reports as assigned.
  • Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
  • Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Must-have

  • A Payroll Compliance Legislation (PCP) certification.
  • Three years of current payroll administration and accounting experience.
  • A service focus with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of tools and other database and spreadsheet applications.
  • Experience working with teams.

Job Type

Permanent full-time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$63,502.00 and $79.378.00

Closing Date

November 11, 2024
Posting ID: 28599