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Competition #: 2022-04
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
City: Halifax
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Application Deadline: February 21st, 2022
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Competition #: 2022-04
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
City: Halifax
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Application Deadline: February 21st, 2022
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
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Who We Are
Atlantic Provinces Special Educational Authority (APSEA) is an interprovincial cooperative agency established in 1975 by joint agreement among the Ministers of Education of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
APSEA provides educational services, programs, and opportunities for children and youth who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired who reside in Atlantic Canada. Our employees support learners to reach their highest potential for an independent, self-sufficient, and fulfilling life.
What We Offer
APSEA offers meaningful opportunities to help make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and their families. We are committed to fostering a culture that is inspiring, supportive, and inclusive.
In joining APSEA’s team, you would receive:
Access to a Pension Plan
Access to Comprehensive Health and Dental benefits
Discounted gym program rates
Paid vacation
Professional learning opportunities
Position Details
Reporting to the Supervisor of Finance and Administration, the Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for:
The timely accurate processing of payroll and administration of benefits for all APSEA employees in compliance with all legislation, collective agreements, and policies governing these functions.
Working collaboratively with other members of the Finance and Administration team, including Human Resources (HR), to provide the best service to APSEA and its employees. This includes providing comprehensive payroll and benefits information and guidance to all APSEA employees in a professional and timely manner.
Showing initiative in the production of consistent, accurate and timely work and brings forward new and innovative solutions to create efficiencies for the organization.
Balancing payroll and performing general reconciliations from monthly payroll deductions.
Summarizing payroll activity to produce T4 and other CRA reports.
Working within APSEA’s Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and other database systems alongside the HR team to document, update, and obtain/ensure accurate records related to the employee life cycle
Liaising with outside agencies such as Canada Revenue Agency, Workers’ Compensation Board, Public Service Commission, Pension agencies in a professional manner that supports the best outcomes for APSEA and its employees
Performing regular quality control and audit functions to ensure the constant accuracy and timeliness of payroll and remittance filings
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are among APSEA’s guiding principles. Moreover, diversity within APSEA is a strength that must be cultivated. It is the responsibility of every APSEA employee to foster a culture that embraces and promotes diversity.
Requirements:
Completion of a diploma with a focus in the areas of Finance, Accounting and/or Payroll Administration or another recognized equivalent.
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) certification and/or membership in the Canadian Payroll Association.
A minimum of five (5) years of experience working directly with payroll and benefits administration.
Experience working in a complex unionized and non-unionized working environment.
Excellent technical skills, highly proficient in the use of Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft 365 platforms.
Experience using a variety of platforms including ADP Workforce Now, SAP, HRIS, database systems.
As the primary provider of payroll and benefits services, this individual is reliable and consistent in their work practices. Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work efficiently and effectively, working independently on a consistent, daily basis.
Participates as an active member of the team, providing input from a payroll and benefits perspective on sensitive matters related to employees.
Superior attention to detail and accuracy in performing work.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required, to be able to explain complex payroll issues to employees and to engage in conversation with key partners.
Ability to function effectively under pressure and while working under serious time constraints.
Excellent analysis skills, showing an ability to problem solve through research and analysis in order to bring issues to a satisfactory resolution.
Exhibits the highest level of confidentiality in handling sensitive, personal information and working in complex matters, exhibiting tact and professionalism.
Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL) would be an asset.
Lived experience as an individual who is Deaf or hard of hearing or blind or visually impaired would be considered an asset.
Proficiency in French would be considered an asset.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
NOTE: Due to recent provincial requirements, the successful candidate will need to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status in order to be hired.
APSEA is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, APSEA will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Julia Pascucci, HR Generalist, [email protected].