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The Opportunity
Under the direct supervision of the Director Payroll, Technology Solutions and Analytics, the Payroll Administrator prepares student/casual/part-time/full-time payroll for a population of over 2000. Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers by email, phone, in person and virtually; maintains strict confidentiality. Works collaboratively with other Human Resources employees to ensure the timely, accurate and effective delivery of Human Resources/Payroll Services. Provides excellent customer service. Works collaboratively with the Human Resources team to ensure the timely, accurate and effective delivery of Human Resources/Payroll services, both in person and virtually. Ability to work virtually and on site as required.
Group affiliation for this position is with the Administrative, Professional & Confidential (APC) Group. The position is evaluated at a Group 3 (salary scale $44,875 - 57,835). Salary scale can be viewed here.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
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What you'll need
Qualifications
To be the successful Payroll Administrator you will possess community college courses equivalent to 1-year post-high school education and Payroll Compliance Legislation and Payroll Fundamentals 1 courses, as offered by the National Payroll Institute (required). You will also possess a minimum of 1 year of directly related work experience. Additional requirements include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written; successful record of teamwork in a high volume work environment with the ability to handle multiple priorities; excellent computer/keyboarding skills (in both speed and accuracy) using an integrated computerized payroll system, Word, Excel, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) software and Crystal Reports; and superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Core Skills
A little bit about us
Saint Mary’s University
Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.
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Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Please visit https://www.smu.ca/about/work-at-smu.html to reference the job posting and description and click on "Apply through CareerBeacon" to submit your application or click on "Apply Now" on CareerBeacon.
Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
The position will be posted on July 26, 2022 and applications should be received no later than 4:30pm on August 19, 2022. No telephone calls please.
*Application deadline has been extended to 4:30pm on August 19, 2022*
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed here on the Saint Mary's University Human Resources website
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who identify as Black, Indigenous, racialized persons/visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Preference will also be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
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