Job Description
Date Posted: 6 June 2024
Posting Deadline: 17 June 2024
Department: People & Culture
Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-time
Group Affiliation: APC Group, Group 5 ($59,435 - $76,595 annually)
At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Supervisor of Payroll to join our People & Culture team.
What we offer
As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Defined Contribution Pension plan
- Vacation
- Personal days
- Flexible Workplace
- Professional development
- Holiday closure
- Summer hour schedule
- Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit
Job Information and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Director Payroll, Technology Solutions and Analytics, the Supervisor of Payroll:
- Prepares student/casual/part-time/full-time payroll for a population of over 2000.
- Effectively manages a team of payroll administrators, enhance processes and ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll operations.
- Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers, maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Responsible for coordinating and providing front-line customer service and support to a wide variety of university departments and employees.
- Responsible for handling and analyzing sensitive and confidential information on a regular basis, including providing information, reports and advice for labour management issues.
- Works collaboratively with other People & Culture employees to ensure the timely, accurate and effective delivery of Human Resources/Payroll Services.
- Responsible for all aspects of the administration of the CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement as well as interpreting and administrating other collective agreements.
- Works closely with the Payroll & HRIS Data Reporting Analyst to ensure successful completion of system and process changes.
Experience and Education Requirements
To be the successful Supervisor of Payroll you will have:
- Undergraduate degree with a business concentration and a minimum of three (3) years' directly related payroll processing experience in a large complex payroll environment. Or;
- Community college courses equivalent to 2-year post-high school education with minimum five (5) years' directly related payroll processing experience in a large complex payroll environment.
- Completion of Intermediate Payroll Level 2, Canadian Payroll Management Certificate Program.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
- Successful record of teamwork in a high-volume work environment with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Excellent computer/keyboarding skills using an integrated computerized payroll system, Word, Excel, File Transfer (FTP) software and Crystal Reports, speed and accuracy is important.
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail is critical in this role.
- Ability to handle and maintain strict confidentiality and understand the conditions under which information can be released.
Application Details
Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on "Apply Now" and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at hr@smu.ca.