Position: Payroll Analyst
Department: Payroll
Position Status: Full-Time Temporary
Temporary Contract End Date: December 2026
Union: Non-Union
Number of Positions: 1
HOURS OF WORK:
The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.
Type of Shifts: Weekdays*
* Extra hours are required during payroll processing weeks to meet workload demands
WHY WORK FOR US:
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a state-of-the-art regional hospital with a proud local history extending back over a century. With a capacity of 494 beds, our regional hospital has one of the busiest Emergency Department in Ontario and offers an extensive range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, and vascular surgery.
We wouldn't be the hospital we are today without the people and nothing is more important to us then our team of dedicated employees. At PRHC, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are valued, recognized, and treated with respect.
We believe that the best way to support our patients is through our people. We do this by providing our employees with competitive and comprehensive benefit plans, a pension program with matching employer contribution, professional development opportunities, employee and family assistance program, health and wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, annual wellness fair, travel discounts) and a learning fund for educational development. Exploring new positions, programs, or development initiatives is encouraged as it contributes to your personal and professional growth. PRHC supports and encourages you to pursue whatever path you choose.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Reporting to the Controller, the Payroll Analyst works in collaboration with all stakeholders and information partners committed to data integrity and process improvement with an ability to see beyond the numbers. Assumes key responsibilities for processing and analysing payroll data.
- Analysis of payroll information including investigation, problem solving, presentation and reporting
- Analyze and reconcile key payroll issues
- Assists with the ongoing audit and compliance of payroll
- Collaborates with finance, human resources and other stakeholders to ensure standard practices, quality assurance and adherence to legislative requirements
- Team player to support initiatives in payroll and act as a change agent
- Assist departments with monthly operating payroll account analysis
- Assists with running bi-weekly payroll in the ERP system
- Assists with the preparation of payroll related remittances
- Assists in the year end financial audit process
- Assists with the preparation of monthly payroll journal entries
- Updates the general ledger for both month-end and year-end closing pertaining to all financial sub-systems
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- Graduate of a post secondary accounting/business program
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner Required
- 3+ years of analytical experience working in finance or payroll. Health care sector experience preferred
- 2+ years experience in processing payroll for medium to large size organizations
- Experience with union collective agreements and pension plans considered an asset
WHO YOU ARE:
- Ability to balance multiple work demands to achieve deadlines and reporting requirements
- Ability to take initiative and act independently using good judgement as well as accept direction
- Demonstrated experience in variance analysis and account reconciliations
- Demonstrated proficiency in a variety of software packages (i.e. Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point).
- Advanced excel skills required
- Experience with large data sets
- Experience in reporting writing
- Experience using INFOR and Kronos systems would be an asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Health care sector experience preferred
OUR COMMITMENT:
At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.
We welcome and encourage applications from members of all groups and backgrounds, especially those applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person.
Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should any applicant require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating you require an accommodation in your application form. A representative from Human Resources will be in touch with you to tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.
Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: $37.73-$47.16 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough, ON K9J 7C6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- How many employees are on your payroll?
Experience:
- Payroll Processing: 3 years (required)
- Health Care: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
