Acadia University

Competition #21-15-AU:
Acadia seeks a Payroll & Benefits Administrator in the Human Resources Department to support the payroll and benefit functions of the department. Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, the Administrator will audit payrolls, complete reconciliations on group insurances and pension, and administer retiree benefit payments. Specific responsibilities will include:

• complete bi-weekly and monthly reconciliations on all group insurances and pension 
• balance and submit monthly payment remittances to all Acadia insurance carriers
• provide options to employees to prepay benefits when on leave
• provide post-payroll reports to NS Pension Services Corp
• voucher monthly remittances to NS Pension Services Corp.; prepare reports and balance to General Ledger
• complete T4A's as required
• maintain records of all retirees and employees on LTD who carry health benefits
• compile and send invoices for retiree health premium payments
• collect premium payments and submit to Financial Services, send receipts for payments received.
• audit the monthly and bi-weekly salary & hourly payrolls
• prepare ROE's and letters confirming employment for lending institutions
• assume responsibilities of Payroll Officers in times of absence, and assist with payroll data entry
• respond to inquires as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary program in either business or office administration, combined with related work experience in payroll processing and benefits administration. Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) certification will be considered an asset. 
• We are seeking a candidate who is comfortable working in a team environment where assignments and processes are closely integrated with the work of others.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to meet deadlines and work within a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work to a high level of accuracy, maintain confidentiality, and be flexible to regularly changing priorities is necessary.
• Experience with database management and automated payroll systems also required. Familiarity with Colleague (Datatel) an asset.
• Must be knowledgeable and proficient in the use of use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

THE REWARDS: Acadia offers a comprehensive benefit package in addition to a starting salary of $43,541 per annum (AUPAT Level 4). To see more information on why Acadia is an employer of choice, please visit our website at ttps://hr.acadiau.ca.

TO APPLY: To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume, and professional references. For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Jennifer Veinot at [email protected]. Consideration of applications will begin on May 5, 2021.

Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package. 

The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].