Payroll Administrator

Date Posted: 14 November 2024

Posting Deadline: 28 November 2024

Department: People & Culture

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-time

Group Affiliation: APC Group, Group 3 ($46,688 – $60,172 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 Payroll Administrator 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 Payroll Administrator:

• Prepares student/casual/part-time/full-time payroll for a population of over 2000.
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers by email, phone, in person and virtually.
• Works collaboratively with other Human Resources employees to ensure the timely, accurate and effective delivery of Human Resources/Payroll Services.
• Works collaboratively with the Human Resources team to ensure the timely, accurate and effective delivery of Human Resources/Payroll services, both in person and virtually.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Payroll Administrator you will have:

• Community college courses equivalent to 1-year post-high school education.
• Payroll Compliance Legislation and Payroll Fundamentals 1 courses, as offered by the National Payroll Institute (required).
• A minimum of 1 year of directly related work experience.
• 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 (in both speed and accuracy) using an integrated computerized payroll system, Word, Excel, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) software and Crystal Reports.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.

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 [email protected].

A little bit about us

Saint Mary’s University

Saint Mary’s University is one of Canada’s top primary undergraduate universities–known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada’s best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary’s provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada’s east coast, Saint Mary’s University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary’s University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.

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