Job Description

Job PostingHalifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for the permanent, full-time position of Supervisor, Payroll in Finance and Asset Management.Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality's core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.Reporting to the Manager, Payroll, the Supervisor is responsible for the delivery of payroll services to all HRM employees, including it's Associations, Boards and Commissions. This individual must coordinate the day-to-day activities of payroll, ensuring compliance with all legislative, collective agreements and policies governing payroll procedures. As well, the responsibility of this role is to ensure the timely and accurate submission and processing of bi-weekly payroll for 5000+ employees within a diverse environment, while working within extremely tight deadlines to ensure maximum productivity across the Municipality's Business Units. The Supervisor, Payroll proactively identifies system, payroll and client issues and implements effective solutions. While providing guidance to the payroll support staff, the Supervisor Payroll executes a mentoring role to assist in the development of succession planning.For a complete description of duties and responsibilities for this position, please email jobs@halifax.ca.QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Post secondary degree in Business or related field or suitable combination of formal education and experience including supervisory.
• A minimum five (5) years of broad payroll experience.
• PCP Certification from the Canadian Payroll Association.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the human resources information system; HRM Policies and Procedures; Nova Scotia Labour Standards Code; Canada Pension Plan; Employment Insurance Act; Records Management; Customer Service Principles; Tax laws; Collective Agreements; HRDC and CRA Legislation.
• Proficiency and expertise in the use of current computer technology and related software (Outlook, Microsoft Office, SAP, Electronic Payment Manager).
• Proficiency in the use of office equipment (fax machine, photocopier, voicemail).

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.Graduation from HRM's Aspiring Leader's Program is considered an asset, and completion of the program is equivalent to one year of leadership experience.Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.Please note - Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer's discretion.COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Customer Service, Communication, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity.WORK STATUS: Permanent, full-timeHOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm; overtime hours may be required. Flex options to work outside of these hours and hybrid may be available.SALARY: NU05 on the non-union salary scale; $66,170 - $85,630.WORK LOCATION: Alderney Gate, 40 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NSCLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59pm on Sunday, February 2, 2025.Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview / testing will be contacted.During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the recruiter when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link(position # 78602715)

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