City : Toronto, ON, CA, M3C0N5

Category : Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk

Industry : Finance

Employer : Scotiabank

Requisition ID: 178427

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose

Responsible for leading and managing a team of Payroll Analysts in completing activities related to the payroll and time processes. This role acts as an escalation point in resolving time/leave data discrepancies/errors, and ensures all activities are complete in accordance with the Bank’s policies and procedures, and standard regulations.

What will you do in this role?

• Leads and drives a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge
• Assist with managing the bi-weekly payroll process using the SAP Payroll System
• Leads and manages the Payroll team in completing activities related to the payroll and time processes
• Facilitates the investigation of time/leave data discrepancies/errors, resolves errors as required
• Completes month-end and year-end closings and respective summary reporting
• Holds self and team accountable for ensuring the accurate administration, remittance and reporting of payroll related activities in compliance with relevant employment standards and legislations
• Provides leadership, guidance, and prioritization for all activities
• Provides expertise on matters related to payroll and time, resolves escalated medium risk inquiries or concerns
• Seeks opportunities to improve/enhance payroll processes and delivery, provides insights and recommending solutions to Sr. Manager, Payroll
• Understands how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions
• Creates an environment in which his/her team pursues effective and efficient operations within his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct
• Builds a high performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment; communicating vison/values/business strategy and managing succession and development planning for the team

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed?

• Experience with a large ERP payroll system such as SAP or PeopleSoft is an asset but not a must
• Payroll Designation from the National Payroll Institute – Completed or in progress
• Previous (2-5 years) experience in payroll operations
• Intermidate to advance skills using Excel
• Deep understanding and knowledge of Bank policies and procedures
• Strong knowledge of Organizational structure and complexity
• Strong understanding of payroll policies and processes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Attentive to details and deadlines; ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proven supervisory/leadership experience
• Strong analytical skills

Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Toronto 

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.