Payroll Clerk III
Mount Pearl Square
Financial Services-Payroll
Permanent, full-time
Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly (8 hour days)
Salary: HS-28 ($23.18 – $26.42 per hour)
Competition Number: 2015000700
Date: March 20, 2015
About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Manager of Payroll in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of all payroll activities. This work has a high profile in that it affects all employees and involves in-depth knowledge of six collective agreements, along with management and management support policies, as well as tax regulations and the computerized payroll system in the production of payroll for multiple sites
This is specialized clerical work in the computation, verification and maintaining of salary, leave and related payroll records within Eastern Health. Work involves performing complex salary adjustments and retroactive payments, calculating grievance settlements, reconciling benefit balances, and other duties. This is a lead hand position and includes providing guidance to Payroll Clerk II’s in problem areas and situations not covered by established policies or procedures. The work also includes performing quality assurance reviews, advising management of the results and recommending corrective action. The incumbent will liaise with departmental and program managers providing advice and guidance on payroll procedures, and with Human Resources and other departments of Finance, as well as communicate with external agencies including Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, Human Resources Development Canada, Provincial Pensions, banks, unions and the Bank of Canada. Involvement in committees and special projects is required. Considerable initiative and independence is expected to be exercised in carrying out the duties of this position.
Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limed to):
Work demands do not result in considerable fatigue requiring periods of rest.
Occasionally is required to lift files, supplies, etc. weighing less than 10 lbs.
Constantly required to perform fine finger/precision work while sitting at the computer processing payroll, answering the phone, etc.
Work provides the opportunity to stand and walk within the office environment.
Occasionally required to bend and stretch while performing general office procedures (i.e. retrieve and return files, answering telephones, photocopying, etc.).
Visual concentration is constant while maintaining employee information in the payroll system, during data entry, while generating payroll data reports and researching documents and files.
Job Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent.
Completion of a three-year business administration program specializing in Accounting from a recognized institution
Completion of the Certified Payroll Manager designation, supplemented by a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, within the last seven (7), working as a payroll clerk in a complex payroll environment is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.
Open to male and female applicants. Open to internal and external applicants; however preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HS Bargaining Units.
Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca
To become a part of our team, please submit your resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries
Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (1-2)
Fax: (709) 777-1303
Mailing Address:
Human Resources Client Services – Recruitment
Eastern Health
2nd Floor, Suite 203
187 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL A1B 3P9
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.
External Applicants: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.