Job Description

Company Biography

HGH is a bilingual community hospital which has more than 800 employees and 160 physicians, and serves the Prescott-Russell region in Ontario.



With a heritage of over 100 years of quality care delivery, HGH is known for its culture of compassion, spirit of innovation and excellence of care. HGH is now growing and becoming a full-service regional hospital to meet the changing need of the community.



HGH offers to its employees a dynamic clinical environment that promotes a diverse and interdisciplinary professional practice. Our hospital offers access to services among the best in the region, including 40 specialized clinics, in addition to the full range of general care and services. The opportunities for professional challenges and career advancement are diverse and encourage all to excel.

Position Overview

The Paymaster prepares and processes payroll for all non-union and unionized employees (900 employees). He is responsible for the billing and administration of the benefits module. He is responsible for the general correspondence that falls under his responsibility.




The Paymaster ensures the accuracy of calculations related to the preparation of the payroll while respecting the established parameters (collective agreements, labour standards, accounting rules, etc.). He performs calculations and verifications concerning specific payments, such as retroactivity, special payments and remuneration to be paid according to the rules set out by the Canada Revenue Agency and others, as well as the adjustments to be made when employees move.




He is also responsible for resetting various employee leave banks or other. Finally, he assists in the execution of certain year-end activities such as the production of the T4 and the MDC report.

Criminal Check

As a pre-condition of employment:

All new HGH employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Police Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue. As of now, HGH will require all employees, physicians, learners, contractors and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.


At HGH, we are committed to promoting an accessible work environment where all employees and candidates feel respected. We support the principles of adaptation in the workplace. If you need workplace accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or anytime thereafter, please notify a member of the Human Resources team. We will be pleased to assist you and accommodate your needs.

What we are looking for

Education and experience

College diploma in administration, accounting or finance Member of the Canadian Payroll Association Payroll compliance specialist, an asset At least 3 years' experience in payroll management in a unionized environment


Skills

Must have a good knowledge of current collective agreements, pension plan, group insurance policies and the various legislations that govern employees and the Employer; Extensive knowledge of manual and computerized payroll processing and ability to set up payroll software; Proven problem solving, critical thinking and decision making skills Thorough knowledge of spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) and general knowledge of word processing (Microsoft Word); Fluency in English and French; Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, tact, discretion, autonomy and initiative; Demonstrate the ability and experience to work with minimal supervision; Ability to write simple correspondence and perform mathematical calculations and statistical analysis; Good planning and organization skills to meet deadlines; Demonstrate flexibility and ability to work in a changing environment; Demonstrate an excellent customer service approach where attention to detail is important; * Demonstrate good judgment and discretion.