Job Description

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is an independent, not-for-profit corporation funded by all Ontario municipalities, accountable to the Province, municipalities and property taxpayers through our Board of Directors. Our role is to assess and classify all properties in Ontario in compliance with the Assessment Act and regulations set by the Government of Ontario.We assess more than 5.4 million properties in Ontario, representing more than $3 trillion in property value. These assessments provide the foundation that municipalities use to base the property taxes needed to pay for community services. Learn more about the work we're doing to make our communities better.At MPAC, we are committed to cultivating an environment where employees can bring their full, unique and authentic selves to the table, and are inspired to do their best work.Do you want to be part of a team helping to strengthen every community across Ontario? Are you interested in seeing the importance of your work firsthand?Become a Payroll & Benefits Administrator with MPACThe Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is made up of a team of experts who understand local communities and assess every property in Ontario. What we do provides the very foundation that municipalities use to base the property taxes needed to pay for the services we use every day. Learn more >Here's what you will do as part of the team:
Update and maintain all confidential employee data records/files both hard copy and computerized in HRIS/SAP, OMERs and Insured Benefits plans;Review and verify all employee information, payroll, pension and benefit transactions to ensure appropriate authorization, accuracy and consistency with legislated and administrative requirements;Calculate payroll, interest and severance payments with high degree of accuracy as it relates to overtime, maternity/parental leave top up payment, promotional increases, merit pay, salary revisions, grievance awards, termination payments, garnishments, and other payroll transactions;Investigate and provide explanations on source deductions, payments and adjustments and resolve employee pay, benefit premium, taxation and deduction discrepancies;Advise managers on preparing documents, on internal procedures for processing merits, promotions, completing pension documentation and severance calculations and prepare letters and documentation required by insurance carriers, agencies or other jurisdictions on behalf of employees;Keep track of all Buy backs and credit services for Pension adjustment calculation purposes and issue ROE (Record of Employment) as required;Prepare ad hoc reports as required in support of internal audits, grievances and investigations and terminations without cause;Provide administrative support to the Employee Relations Advisor with tracking and following up on mandatory medical referral requests; andAs a member of the Finance team, assist in the development of internal payroll and benefits administration processes and participate in the design, development and implementation of programs in support of corporate objectives.Here's what you will need to succeed:
At least 3 years of experience in payroll administration in a unionized environment;Successful completion of post-secondary studies in payroll, benefits or related field;Strong knowledge of SAP Payroll/HRIS systems gained through experience working within an SAP ERP environment;Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Federal and Provincial payroll/employment-related legislation including the Employment Standards Act, Employment Insurance Act, and Income Tax Act related to statutory deductions and taxable benefits and the ability to interpret and apply Collective Agreement language. (e.g. CPP, Income Tax, Employment Insurance, Employment Standards Act and regulations; Corporate policies; basic payroll administration practices);Familiarity with WSIB administrative procedures and processes;Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel to analyze information/data;Organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), combined with demonstrated tact, diplomacy and objectivity;Proven ability to maintain sensitive and highly confidential employee relations information; andAbility to work with stringent deadlines, and work collaboratively with peers internal and external to MPAC.Nice to have:
Successful completion of PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) or CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) or working towards one; andMembership in the National Payroll Institute formerly Canadian Payroll Association (CPA).What's in it for you:
Competitive compensationGreat corporate cultureFlexible workOpportunity for growthStrong focus on learning, professional accreditation and mentorshipLeading edge technologyFull time MPAC employees also enjoy: competitive benefits package, defined benefits pension plan, three weeks' vacation to start, parental leave top-up and more.Our CommitmentAssessment transparency. Accountability to the people of Ontario. Customer focus.We will be clear and open about the property assessment process and how we arrive at values, continue to deliver cost-effective property assessment services that respect taxpayer dollars, and keep pace with customer needs and explore new ways to build and maintain trust.Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-RacismMPAC is committed to implementing an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism strategy.We are taking important steps towards ensuring that all voices are respected, valued and being heard.MPAC is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees can bring their full, unique and authentic selves to the table, and are inspired to do their best work.Requisition # MPAC-208-22-2383899Job Location Canada-Ontario-PickeringJob Type Permanent, Full-TimeSalary/Rate $58,777 - $73,472 / yearContract DurationNumber of Positions 1Start Date of EmploymentPosting Date August 15, 2022Expiry Date August 26, 2022Department Corporate & Information ServicesBranch FinanceArea of Search OpenHours of work 36.25 hours per weekReady to apply?Apply Online, create your candidate profile and upload your resume and cover letter by August 26, 2022 . Please note, only applications submitted through the Applicant Tracking System will be accepted.Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background verification with Mintz Global Screening. By applying to this job posting, you are providing your consent to MPAC to share your name, email address and phone number with Mintz, to conduct the criminal and driver abstract check and for Mintz to disclose the results to MPAC, should you be the successful incumbent.MPAC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and members of the public feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the public and communities we serve.Persons with disability who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may email their request to careers@mpac.ca.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Job advertisements for positions that have been designated bilingual will be posted in both English and French on our website. Positions that are not designated bilingual are not translated and are only posted in English on the English version of our website.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $58,777.00-$73,472.00 per year