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SalaryLocation: Palliser Education Center (Central Office - Lethbridge)
Anticipated Start Date: April 29, 2024 (or date mutually agreeable)
FTE: 1.0 FTE Permanent Full-Time
Palliser School Division is accepting applications for the permanent full-time position of Payroll Specialist. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist, as a part of the payroll team, will be responsible for processing biweekly and monthly payroll (including approximately 1,100 employees plus 200 plus casuals per month), benefits administration, employee payroll file maintenance, onboarding of new employees and other related duties as required. This position is located out of the Palliser Education Center in Lethbridge, Alberta commencing immediately, or when a suitable candidate is found.
Qualifications of the successful candidate will include strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a payroll environment including pension and collective agreement interpretation, complimented by a Business Administration Diploma in Accounting. Canadian Payroll Association certification is preferred but not required. Consideration may be given to years of experience in lieu of education.
The successful applicant will have strong computer skills and be proficient in the use of Google Drive, Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Experience with school board payroll would be a significant asset.
Palliser School Division is a public-school jurisdiction located in southern Alberta. The geographical area stretches from just south of Lethbridge to the Bow River south of Calgary. Palliser Center houses the Central Office Administration, Maintenance and Transportation and is located in the City of Lethbridge. In addition, a satellite Maintenance Shop has been set up in the Town of Vulcan. The division offers full public education services to approximately 9,500 students ECS through Grade 12 in 49 schools, including 2 outreach programs, 4 alternative Low-German Mennonite programs, 12 alternative programs, 17 Hutterite colony schools and Palliser’s online school; Palliser Beyond Borders. Eleven of Palliser’s alternative programs are located in the City of Calgary. Palliser’s preliminary operating budget for the 2023/24 school year is 110M. The division prides itself on a history of excellence in education, strong community support, proactive planning and, most importantly, high student achievement.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm in office
Compensation:
Salary range based on education and experience ranging from $60,120 - $66,748 to start
Benefits:
ASEBP benefits including AD&D, Dental, EDB, EHC, Health/Wellness spending, Life and Vision care 100% paid by employer
LAPP employee and employer paid pension
Interested candidates are asked to submit applications through the Employment page of the Palliser School Division website at www.pallisersd.ab.ca. The following attachments should accompany the online application:
Cover letter directed to Kathleen Schwanke, Payroll Manager;
Resume summarizing education and experience;
Minimum of three professional references.
In order to maintain a safe and secure working environment, the successful applicant new to The Palliser School Division must provide:
Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment (completed within the past 3 months;
Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document issued by Service Canada; SIN card/document must be in current legal name. Name on SIN card/document must match your Government Issued ID and Criminal Record Check;
Government issued ID - valid driver's license, valid passport or Nexus card.
Applications will be accepted until Sunday April 21, 2024.
Any questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marliss Norlin at (403) 328-4111. We thank all those who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please ensure you attach the following documentation to your application:
Cover letter directed to Kathleen Schwanke, Payroll Supervisor ;
Resume summarizing training and experience;
Copy of your most recent evaluation;
Minimum of three professional references.
We thank all those who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the superintendent or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.
Cindy Rogers, Director of Finance
Palliser School Division
https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/
https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/hr/career-opportunities
