Position Number: 241227-67
Position Available: Specialist, Payroll
Status: Regular Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
Department: Finance - Payroll Services
Union: Non-union
Shifts: Days
Rate of Pay: $35.35/hr - $44.17/hr
Posting Date: June 5, 2026
Closing Date: June 12, 2026
Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on June 12, 2026.
About Joseph Brant Hospital:
Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.
JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.
Position Summary:
JBH has an exciting full-time opportunity for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Payroll Specialist to join our team. Reporting to the Manager, Payroll, the Payroll Specialist responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Bi-weekly payroll processing, including reviews and checks for payroll file;
- All processes involved with leaves of absence including pension and benefit administration and invoicing employees;
- Working with HOOPP system remittances and reconciling;
- Analyze, process and follow up on payroll queries from Managers and Employees;
- Investigate payroll discrepancies arising from pay vs UKG Time and Attendance system;
- Electronic remittance of source deductions and vendor payments;
- Ad hoc assignments as required or assigned;
- Assist with year-end processes and reconciliations.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 or equivalent;
- Preferred PCP certification;
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ payroll experience in a unionized environment;
- Preferably good working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now
- Prior experience with Kronos/UKG;
- Entry level accounting knowledge;
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Outlook;
- Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of Excel;
- Good problem solving and analytical skills;
- Meticulous attention to detail;
- Professional attitude with a customer service focus;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent organization skills and ability to function in a highly manual environment;
- Ability to deal with confidential information with a high degree of diplomacy.
Please Note: Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.
Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at [email protected] or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. JBH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
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