Join us at InnPower Corporation as a full-time, temporary Payroll Administrator (15-month contract)!
About Us
Located at 7251 Yonge Street in Innisfil, InnPower is one of the fastest growing electrical utilities in Ontario, servicing the Town of Innisfil and South Barrie. We serve our community as the local hydro utility – looking after the distribution (“wires”) business – with approximately 20,000 customers, and a service territory of 292 square kilometers.
We’ve created an inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to share new ideas and opinions, and have their voices heard!
Our Mission: To deliver the energy our communities depend on to grow and prosper, with a commitment to safety and reliability, and a passion for value-added services to our customers, employees, and shareholder.
Our Vision: To be one of Canada’s most innovative utilities, committed to boldly leading change, to create maximum value for our stakeholders.
Our Values:
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Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Stewardship
- Innovation & Sustainability
- Fiscal Prudence
- Fostering a Collaborative, Supportive & Respectful Culture
- Community Leadership & Presence
Why work for InnPower?
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We offer an excellent benefits package and pension program!
- We’re growing – come join the excitement!
- We are a flexible company that offers remote work!
The Opportunity
The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll for the Corporation, InnServices and affiliates, as required. Also responsible for reconciling and remitting payments to outside agencies. Prepares various monthly department variance reports, in addition to other ad hoc reports, as required. This role is also responsible for the administration of InnPower and InnServices’ benefits and pension plans.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
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Coordinate the processing of the bi-weekly payroll for all employees of the Corporation, InnServices and affiliates as required.
- Calculate and reconcile all relevant vacation, sick, banked time balances, etc., to ensure compliance with collective agreements and Company policies.
- Review all payroll payments or deductions to ensure that they comply with company, other government procedures and policies, collective agreements and any court documents received, and initiate payroll-related cheque requisitions as required.
- Calculate payroll adjustments including retroactive payments resulting from merit increases and collective agreement ratifications, benefit premium changes, garnishments, etc., verifying that proper authorization and receipts are included in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
- Analyze and reconcile various payroll-related general ledger accounts, including adjusting journal entries on a monthly basis with the payroll deduction reports as required.
- Calculate and process all final payments and request all Record of Employment (ROE) forms for terminations, retirements, maternity and/or parental leaves, etc.
- Develop, update and maintain reports for multiple departments, effectively utilizing various databases and reporting software.
- Prepare monthly department variance reports and support analysis for management review and to support departmental goals.
- Originate payroll correspondence and respond to inquiries relating to payroll processing including the handling of confidential information.
- Maintain employee master files in conjunction with Human Resources and other payroll program master files with respect to government tax rates, sundry deductions, income and deduction codes and general ledger distribution allocations.
- Assist and provide Human Resources with payroll financial information used in the compilation of various OMERS forms, the maintenance of other benefit programs and Human Resources programs.
- Arrange for the distribution of approved accounts payable cheques through internal and external mail.
- Coordinate, prepare and verify all year-end payroll processing, including T4s, WSIB and EHT Annual Returns, OMERS Form 119 and adjusting journal entries, year-end schedules and remittances.
- Maintain effective and co-operative liaison, and exchange information with other staff, government agencies, other organizations, members of the public, etc.; deal with all contact in a courteous, friendly and efficient manner to promote a high standard of customer service and public relations at all times.
- Develop, update and maintain policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with full-cycle payroll functions.
- Minimum 2-year College Diploma in Business or Accounting or equivalent.
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is an asset.
- Experience processing payroll in a unionized environment is an asset.
- Knowledge of applicable employment legislation.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains is considered an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, project/time management, analytical, communication, presentation, report writing, research, public relations and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts; build cooperative, collaborative working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Ability to work independently, use judgement and take responsibility.
InnPower values an inclusive environment. Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided, on request, to support candidate participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources at people@innpower.ca.
We thank all respondents for their interest, however only those who will be requested to attend an interview will be contacted. Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
