Payroll and Pension Advisor

At Hydro Ottawa, we empower the lives of the people in the communities we serve.

As the electricity distributor to the Nation's Capital, our work powers the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario's largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.

We are seeking a(n) Payroll and Pension Advisor, a strategic thinker who can take initiatives from concept to completion and engineer the way to a smart energy future.

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY

The Payroll and Pension Advisor is responsible for supporting all aspects of payroll, compensation and pension plan administration, including the verification and accuracy of payroll processing in accordance with statutory and contractual requirements. Responsibilities also include the generation of reports as well as the provision of advice and support to stakeholders.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll Administration

• Schedule and run payroll

• Analyze and apply the Income Tax Act, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) rules and regulations, Employment Standards Act, and all other related legislation and contractual agreements

• Complete tax and remittance filings / reconciliation, ensuring strict adherence to remittance deadlines

• Analyze and reconcile statements and remittances from CRA

• Prepare and verify statements of earnings for employees

• Maintain and ensure integrity of data in Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

• Review control work processes to isolate remuneration anomalies

• Develop, recommend, implement, and maintain payroll practices and procedures to facilitate high quality services and continuous improvement

• Participate in the introduction and implementation of new HRIS requirements and capabilities as required

• Act as a resource and provide advice and support on payroll and compensation programs

• Assist with federal and provincial government agencies on matters of payroll and taxable benefits

• Support the Supervisor, Compensation with the year-end reconciliation process for payroll

• Complete year end processes based on legislative and contractual requirements including processing monthly, quarterly, and annual forms

• Prepare monthly metrics reports

• Assist in preparing information for various audits as required

• Deliver on established quality targets and continually review processes and tools to improve productivity and efficiency

• Create reports and statistical analysis for use in budget forecasting, cost management, rate adjustments, collective bargaining, etc.

• Coordinate data collection and reconciliation processes on issues such as month-end and year-end accruals for labour, position control and analysis, leave management and the application of collective agreement provisions

• Perform other related duties as required

Pension Plan Administration

• Prepare and/or participate in government filings, plan audits, development of plan communications and other reporting requirements including year-end reporting

• Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local requirements, keeping abreast of existing/new legislation; obtain expert opinions as required; advise management on required actions

• Maintain and process all pension administration forms including enrollments, terminations, leaves, survivor benefits, etc.

• Support the Manager, Compensation, Pension & Benefits with Retirement Committee(s) including compiling information, preparing agendas, implementing action items, etc.

• Ensure employee data as it relates to pension plans is maintained in the HRIS

• Provide analysis and reporting on various aspects of pension plans

• Ensure the timely and accurate remittance of invoices

• Educate and counsel employees on retirement planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Post-secondary education in human resources, commerce, business administration or other related program

• Experience in payroll and pension administration

• Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably G Suite and a HRIS

• Completion of National Payroll Institute certification program courses considered an asset

• Experience with and knowledge of financial accounting practices and tax procedures considered an asset

• English essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset

This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, the details of which the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

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Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.