Temporary Full Time Payroll Assistant

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

At BCHS, we are focused on delivering safe, high quality care and customer service every day. It is our exceptional people who make that happen – our people are the reason BCHS is such an awesome place to work! We recognize and reward our teams, support continuing education and provide ongoing opportunities for meaningful growth and development.

This is a great time to consider joining BCHS – come be part of our story!

Job Perks For Employees At BCHS

• Competitive Wages within a health care environment
• Benefits for Regular Full-Time and pay in lieu of benefits for Part-time/Temporary staff
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan – HOOPP
• Centralized Education Fund
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounted parking available

Position Summary

Effective September 7th, 2021 all applicants must provide proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 (in the form of watermark receipts from the provincial portal) or provide written proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated as per the provincial direction as set out by the CMOH Directive 6.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance the payroll assistant is responsible for the regular bi-weekly payroll processing. The payroll assistant works as part of a team to ensure payroll is completed in an accurate and timely fashion while maintaining established Hospital standards and representing the service at all times in a professional and courteous manner.

Primary Responsibilities

• Data input of time sheets and pay adjustments.
• Process new hires, transfers, terminations, retirements, rate and benefit changes.
• Maintenance of employee payroll files
• Timely posting of pay to the general ledger and transfer of funds.
• Distribution of employee pay statements.
• Preparation of Record of Employment (ROEs).
• Processing of manual and special payments.
• Ensure accurate calculation and payment of supplements, retroactive and vacation pays.
• Reconciliation of payroll related accounts.
• Investigation, analysis and year end reporting of employee pension contributions.
• Preparation, reconciliation and timely remittance of payroll deductions.
• Reconciliation of pay registers and bank transfers.
• Responsible for ensuring timely investigation and resolution of all payroll inquiries.
• Preparation, reconciliation and distribution of T4 slips.
• Administration of pay garnishments.
• Telephone/ E-mail/Voice-mail communication and correspondence as requested

Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Practitioner (Canadian Payroll Association)
• Minimum Two (2) years payroll experience
• Minimum Two (2) year business diploma or degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience with Meditech HRIS an asset.
• Understanding of MIS Guidelines an asset
• Ability to prioritize to meet absolute deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Adaptable to change and performs well under stress
• High level of speed and accuracy in processing payroll transactions is required due to volumes processed.
• Ability to think through payroll related issues and devise solutions

Primary Responsibilities Also Include

Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

To submit your application, please forward your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, BCHS provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.