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As Atlantic Canada's largest not-for-profit continuing care organization, we are a dynamic team of change makers, problem-solvers, and compassionate professionals who believe in the power of connection.

When you join Northwood, you become part of a forward-thinking, inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters. Whether you're starting your career or looking for a meaningful next step, you'll find a place to thrive here.

We're committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We recognize that every candidate brings unique strengths, and we strive to create an equitable hiring experience for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please let us know-we're here to support you.

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We are currently accepting applications for Payroll Associate to join our team.

Responsible to the Payroll Supervisor, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Qualifications:

• Post secondary education in Business, Accounting or related field
• Certification as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner
• Ability to work overtime and on statutory holidays as required
• Quick and accurate keyboarding skills
• Attention to detail
• Dependability
• Cooperation
• Independence

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the accurate maintenance and verification of employee payroll records and specified employee banks
• Provides excellent customer service and quality information to both internal and external stakeholders
• Assists managers in entering and processing status changes for staff including new hires by creating the employee master file, the appropriate earnings/deduction file set up, and setting up employees in the system to use the time clock if necessary
• Processes increments for staff in accordance with the appropriate collective agreements in a timely manner and determines and calculates retroactive payments
• Processes payment for various payroll deduction programs
• Administers and monitors the annual Canada Savings Plan campaign; collects, processes and submits new applications, maintaining copy for file
• Administers the annual professional dues payroll deduction and processes annual payment in a timely manner with appropriate documents as requested
• Processes garnishments and submits funds withheld from employees on a regular basis
• Submits funds withheld for union dues to the appropriate unions on a monthly basis; submits corresponding reports
• Processes Grant billings for Grant positions
• Processes union billings for union business
• Assists in the completion of WCB Accident reports and forwards required infom1ation to WCB
• Prints, sorts and prepares pay stubs for distribution
• Prints and distributes timesheets on a biweekly basis
• Prints and posts seniority listings as per Collective Agreements

Salary: As per Northwood Scale

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly (8 hour shifts)

Effective: Immediately

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Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.