Our client, The City of London is currently looking for a Payroll Systems Manager for this is an 18 month contract opportunity and
$45-$55 per hour depending upon experience.

The Payroll Systems Manager is responsible for managing the corporate payroll function including policy development, processing, on-going development and maintenance of the corporate scheduling, attendance, payroll and related systems. Monitors corporate adherence to all applicable payroll legislation and collective agreements and financial accounting and reporting.

Responsible for the effective utilization of staff and other resources to efficiently and effectively carry out assigned responsibilities including staff training, supervision, performance management, hiring, discipline, appointments and transfers.

Liaises with and assesses the payroll needs of various Departments, Boards and Commissions. Organizes plans and prioritizes solutions for implementation including: automated enhancements, business process improvements or other solutions.
Plans and ensures the timely completion and compliance with legislation applicable to the Corporation regarding payroll information including:

• records of employment, OMERS 119, T4s and T4As
• All regulatory compliance for payroll source deductions in accordance with CRA legislation to include, CPP, EI, Income tax and employer health tax.
• OMERS reconciliation and annual reporting for pension statements and monthly remittance of contributions on a timely basis to avoid financial penalties.
• T4 reconciliation, reporting and compliance  ( $100 penalty per day per T4 if not issued within regulatory requirements) to include all pension adjustments and taxable benefits
• Monitoring and setup of parking and automobile taxable benefits
• Reporting of payroll liabilities for the Corporate Financial Information Return (FIR) and Public Sector Salary Reporting of employees earning in excess of $100,000 per annum

Responsible for the effective operation of day-to-day activities of scheduling, time and attendance recording, timely and accurate payroll processing, payroll accounting, and management reporting.
Directs and controls corporate scheduling, attendance and payroll systems and recommends system and control enhancements as necessary.

Advises and assists the management and staff of all Civic Departments regarding payroll functions.
Responsible for the development of specialized attendance, payroll and financial management reports to assist management in decision making including provision of information to Human Resources related to labour relations issues.
Responsible for the initiation, implementation and review of procedures and operating systems for all payroll agencies.
 
Responsible for the prioritization of requests for MIS resources for programming changes for development and maintenance of corporate attendance, payroll and related systems and liaises with MIS regarding same.

Responsible for the reconciliation and remittance of all payroll liabilities.

Responsible for the timely completion and compliance with legislation applicable to the Corporation regarding payroll information including: records of employment, OMERS 119, T4s and T4As.

Responsible for the coordination and monitoring of pay direct systems.

Responsible for the development and monitoring of the budget for retiree benefits including administration of pre-authorized payment of benefits.

Ideal candidate will have;

• Four year university degree in economics, commerce, finance, or business administration.
• Payroll Management Certificate from CPA.
• Five to seven years previous related experience in managerial capacity plus experience in systems development of automated payroll and attendance information systems.

• Demonstrated leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills; operational planning skills; oral and written communication skills; and analytical and problem solving skills.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to send a resume to Megan.stratton@expresspros.com and call 519 963-3892 to discuss.