Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

Kelowna

The Diocese of Nelson, which encompasses the Okanagan and Kootenays of beautiful British Columbia, is recruiting for the position of Payroll and Benefits Coordinator. The office is located in Kelowna at the Catholic Pastoral Centre. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nelson ministers to approximately 65,000 Catholics through 45 parishes and 7 schools.
The Payroll and Benefits Coordinator is responsible for the administration of payroll and benefit programs for the Diocese of Nelson including all of its parishes and Catholic schools (CISND), in accordance with diocesan policies and current legislation.

• Display strong knowledge of payroll compliance, current legislation and general accounting principles and procedures.
• Prepare, verify and process payroll for all clergy and lay employees.
• Coordinate information and prepare documentation for pregnancy, disability and other leaves in accordance with legislation as well as Diocesan and CISND policy.
• Monitor employee benefit eligibility and process enrolments, changes, terminations and claim forms.
• Prepare employment contracts for lay employees of the Diocese and parishes.
• Review CISND contracts and recommend for signature.
• Calculate lay and clergy pension entitlement.
• Ensure the accurate transfer of payroll data from Payworks to QuickBooks.
• Responsible for Canada Revenue Agency year-end filing and annual production of associated documents and information slips.
• Work with the Financial Administrator to update financial, administrative and lay employee policies.
• Report on current benefits, pension, payroll trends and make recommendations to senior management.
• Act as liaison between the Diocese and benefits service providers.

• Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting or related field required.
• 5+ years experience working in payroll, accounting and benefits administration with varied payroll.
• Sound knowledge of payroll principles, CRA regulations, employment standards and labour law.
• Proficient user of payroll programs, Excel, QuickBooks and MS Office software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Impeccable communication skills (verbal, written, and active listening).
• Strong organizational skills including prioritization, time management.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Work well individually as well as part of a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Able to work in a fast-paced busy work environment.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Show discretion when dealing with confidential information.

05/10/2024

$53,000 to $72,000