Payroll Officer (Financial Services) - Term Certain

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,950 students in 43 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities.

Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a term certain full-time Payroll Officer.

Elk Island Public Schools Central Services building is located in Sherwood Park, at 683 Wye Road. Providing services for the Division, Central Services is comprised of eight departments, in addition to the Board of Trustees. The departments include Education Executive, Communication Services, Facility Services, Student Transportation, Human Resources, Financial Services, Supports for Students and Information Technologies. Financial Services is home to 22 of our EIPS employees.

• Commencing November 3, 2025
• Ending March 31, 2027
• 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday- 7.5 hours per day)
• EIPS provides a comprehensive benefits package for term certain employees
• Open to: Internal and External candidates
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JOB SUMMARY

As an integral team member of Financial Services, the Payroll Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely running of payroll for approximately 2000 employees. This role is a member of a team of Payroll Officers, who will coordinate with schools and central department staff while reporting directly to the Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and executes monthly and biweekly payrolls. Provides support and absence coverage for other Payroll Officers
• Full cycle payroll duties include but not limited to ensuring appropriate approvals, proper budget distribution, benefits, pension, ROEs, and additional related duties.
• Makes complex calculations for payout of teacher contracts, leave of absences, salary increments, and FTE changes.
• Keeps abreast of current on legislation, collective agreements, employee handbooks, school board policies, employment standards and all pension and union regulations.
• Responds to internal inquiries regarding pay, benefits, and deductions. Completes related administrative work, ensuring proper retention or required documentation

Education and Experience

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner designation (or working toward certification)
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in payroll, preferably in the public sector
• Strong computer skills
• Previous school board experience would be an asset
• Experience with Powerschool’s atrieveERP would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Excellent organizational skills to work within tight, absolute deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively, even when under time pressure
• Must be able to work collaboratively in problem solving unique situations

For further information, please contact Dana Bruneau, Financial Services at .

Only online applications will be accepted.

Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.

If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education ator email [email protected].