Supervisor of Payroll Services

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan effective immediately
• OMERS defined benefit pension plan effective immediately
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan available 
• Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave policies
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities 
• Flexible Work Arrangements, including occasional hybrid work

POSITION SUMMARY

Manages and oversees the County’s payroll-related accounting, pension administration, time and attendance support, and payroll-related financial reporting, reconciliations, remittances and compliance requirements. As a subject matter expert and escalation point, the position provides corporate oversight, issue resolution, internal control support, system and process improvement, and guidance to direct reports (payroll staff) and all County departments to ensure accurate, compliant, and effective payroll administration.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline with progressively responsible experience in payroll accounting, pension administration, financial reporting, and system administration.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and/or a payroll certification or equivalent demonstrated experience in payroll compliance, accounting, and pension administration is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system working in a large, complex, unionized and/or public sector environment, including interpretation of collective agreements, legislation, policies, and payroll-related financial requirements is preferred.
• Ability to understand collective agreements, letters, memos, financial information, technical proposals, by-laws, legislation, software manuals, reports, financial bulletins, and professional journals and manuals.
• Ability to write clear, concise memos, letters, reports, policies, procedures, guidelines, and other correspondence.
• Research, analytical, and continuous improvement skills to identify and resolve payroll issues; determine goals and objectives; make decisions regarding daily administration and operations and organize resources to meet business and strategic plans.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to coordinate complex conflicting priorities.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and in a team that is required to meet inflexible deadlines, potentially involving evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
• Valid Ontario drivers’ licence is an asset.
• An acceptable Criminal Record Check will be required.

MORE INFORMATION:

• For detailed information regarding this position download the Job Profile.

POSTING DATE:    Friday, July 17, 2026
CLOSING DATE:    Friday, August 7, 2026, by 4pm

TO APPLY:

Interested persons may submit their cover letter & resumes for posted positions in a Word or PDF format by email to hr@oxfordcounty.ca. Please note that we only accept electronic resumes in response to a posted competition. Please include the position title and competition number in the subject line of your email.Please note: we do not keep resumes on file.

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.

Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.