Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let’s grow together.
(anticipated for a period of up to six (6) months)
What You Will Get To Do
The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials.
By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community.
Reporting to the Manager, Compensation and Employee Services and in collaboration with other Human Resources subject matter experts, the Payroll and Benefits Assistant will support payroll functions for all Town of Whitby employees.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Assisting with payroll administration; including verifying employee information, data entry, payroll calculations and adjustments, processing, reporting and updating forms in compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory guidelines;
Assisting with the Town’s performance management program;
Assisting with the administration of benefit program, including providing information relating to inquiries;
Coordinating OMERS documentation including enrollments, changes, terminations, offer to participate, etc;
Researching and suggesting solutions in response to problems with benefit claims, employee inquiries, payroll deductions, and retiree benefits;
Provide administrative support to the Human Resources Services department; and,
Assisting with other duties as assigned.
Who You Are
Our Human Resources team is looking for an enthusiastic, solutions-oriented team player that takes initiative and thrives on a high performing team. You are self-motivated, self-starting and utilize a proactive approach to work. You value partnerships. A high volume of work does not intimidate you. You are able to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You demonstrate tact, diplomacy and sound discretion when working with a broad range of partners.
You like to have fun – this Human Resources team works hard, but also enjoys each other’s company and we make time to connect. Hearing laughter is not uncommon and the open concept office space allows for frequent, real time team huddles on current challenges and opportunities.
To you, being at work is a mindset and not a location. You can switch seamlessly across modes of work and cultural norms of working in different environments. You know you best, including the tasks you do better when working virtually versus on-site. You believe that the cornerstone of successful working relationships is trust and understand how this positively impacts productivity and performance. You have a high degree of accountability, readily adapt to disruption, like to learn to skills, and explore new ways to connect and collaborate in the digital world.
What You Bring To Our Team
As the successful applicant, you must possess:
A post-secondary diploma or degree in Payroll Administration, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related discipline;
Working knowledge of accounting principles in relation to payroll;
At least two (2) years of payroll experience;
Experience with ADP Workforce Now an asset; and,
Strong mathematical and analytical skills to solve payroll related problems.
What We Offer You
A hybrid work environment and flexible work arrangements where employees are empowered to do their best work in the way that works for them. This is designated as a Frontline Hybrid role. Frontline Hybrid recognizes that up to 40% of job functions associated with the role can be done virtually, from a remote office. Further details on these programs will be discussed through the selection process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
At the Town of Whitby, our values guide everything that we do. We celebrate our differences, which is why we are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for our team. If you need a specific accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to provide. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview.
Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Union Affiliation: No Affiliation
Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (thirty-five hours per week).
Flex hours may be required.
Location: Whitby, ON