MINJobs posting: Payroll Administrator
February 21, 2025
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Payroll Administrator

Organization:
Municipality of Leamington
Region:
Ontario
Application deadline:
March 2, 2025
Type:
Full-Time- 12 Month Contract
Category:
Financial administration
Description
Reporting to the Manager of Accounting Services, the Payroll Administrator is responsible for the Municipality’s payroll for approximately 270 employees, including non-union staff and three collective bargaining units. This function includes complex calculations and reconciliations to ensure accurate payroll payments to employees and submissions of withholdings to various government agencies. In addition, this position gathers and summarizes data for budgeting and the annual public sector salary disclosure. This position supports internal departments and external agencies in an efficient and effective manner. 

Requirements

• Must have a two-year community college diploma or equivalent in a related field. • Must have a minimum of three years payroll experience in a similar industry setting and unionized environment.

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (CPC) certification through the Canadian Payroll Association is an asset.

• Must be proficient in computer applications in a Microsoft Windows environment and have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs. Advanced Microsoft Excel experience is an asset.

• Must have good accounting experience. Page 3

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a general understanding of municipal administration would be an asset to the position.

• Experience in associated financial software, payroll systems and other relevant applications is an asset. Working knowledge of ADP is an asset.

• Knowledge and experience with all relevant payroll legislation, including: o Canada Revenue Agency (CRA),

o Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB),

o Ministry of Finance – Employer Health Tax (EHT),

o Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS),

o Employment and Social Development Canada, and o Ministry of Labour.

• Unionized payroll experience is an asset.

• Must have a valid Ontario Class ‘G’ Driver’s Licence. 

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range:

$68,748.27 - $80,425.76 (2025 Rates)