Temporary Payroll & Benefits Specialist
About The Position
The Town of Whitby is seeking an enthusiastic, solutions-oriented team player for a temporary Payroll & Benefits Specialist position within its Human Resources team. This role involves ensuring the timely and accurate administration of bi-weekly payroll for over 950 employees, managing benefits administration, and contributing to the HR team's collaborative and engaged work environment. The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization, empowering staff to work effectively from various locations as appropriate for their role. The company values inclusion, diversity, equity, and antiracism, striving to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and bring their authentic selves to work.
Requirements
- Post-secondary Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Payroll Administration, Human Resource Management or related discipline.
- PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation maintained in good standing.
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a multi-union, fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with at least one HRIS.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Payroll Administration.
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, payroll and HRIS applications (e.g., Workday).
- Experience with OMERS and benefits administration.
- HR expertise including knowledge of HR best practices and understanding of key HR processes.
- Financial analysis/mathematical skills.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices as they apply to performing payroll functions.
Nice To Haves
- Formal Lean Training (Yellow, Green or Black Belt).
- Experience documenting, analyzing, and re-engineering business processes.
Responsibilities
- Administer salaried and hourly bi-weekly payroll for 950+ employees in accordance with legislation, collective agreements, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
- Manage benefits administration.
- Conduct financial analysis and mathematical calculations for audit and analysis functions.
- Develop and produce HR analytics, metrics, and costing for key performance indicators (e.g., Part Time seniority hours, retro calculations, reporting).
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll and HRIS applications.
- Document, analyze, and re-engineer business processes, particularly if formal Lean Training is possessed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and pension program.
- Hybrid work environment.
- Flexible work arrangements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
