Job Number: JR105480

Job Title: Timekeeping Associates- Scheduling Office (GEN)

Job Category: Clerical Hospital

Location: General Site

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Number of Positions: 3

Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $30.644 - $35.526

Hours: All Shifts

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our leading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 and 2024! Learn more at shn.ca

Job Description

Job Summary:

As a key member of the Scheduling & Workforce Optimization team, the role of a Timekeeping Associate centers around the meticulous tracking and recording of employee work hours, ensuring time cards are ready for accurate payroll processing and compliance with Collective Agreements and employment laws. Reporting to the Manager, Scheduling & Workforce Management the incumbent acts as a cornerstone in the Scheduling & Workforce Optimization Office, facilitating smooth operations by maintaining precise records of attendance, including overtime, vacations, leaves of absence, etc. By leveraging our best in class Human Capital Systems Workday, Vocantas and UKG, the Timekeeping Associate supports the organization by providing timely and accurate data, enabling informed decision-making, operational efficiency and accuracy in pay. The responsibilities extend to collaborating with key stakeholders within the Scheduling and Workforce Optimization Office, and other key areas such as, the Human Resources and Finance teams. The Timekeeping Associate is responsible for tracking employee time entries, administering paid time off, and ensuring that employees’ hours are properly recorded. The Timekeeping Associate role is crucial for verifying employee hours, ensuring accuracy, and ensuring that the company stays compliant with policies and procedures.

Skills And Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analyzing employee timesheets: The Timekeeping Associate reviews and audits the hours worked by the employees.
• Administer Paid Time Off: The Timekeeping Associate is responsible for reviewing employee Paid and Unpaid Time Off accruals and usage.
• Ensure wage and overtime compliance: The Timekeeping Associate must understand and be able to decipher pay requirements set by relevant employment laws and Collective Agreements.
• Auditing employee hours: The Timekeeping Associate is responsible for reviewing timesheets to ensure accuracy, verify proper pay with overtime review and approve time clock entries, and maintain audit trails.
• Payroll Integration: Working within the UKG system for employee time tracking with a keen eye for detail and comprehensive knowledge of both timekeeping (UKG) and payroll (Workday) systems to avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
• Employment and Collective Agreement Compliance: Plays a critical role in adhering to the Employment Standards Act, 2000, and Collective Agreements by tracking and managing employee hours.
• Data Analysis: By examining extensive time-tracking data, Timekeeping Associates can uncover patterns and workflow inefficiencies. Their ability to interpret complex datasets into practical insights is essential for optimizing Health Human Resources distribution and keeping projects aligned with schedules and budgets.

Additional Responsibilities

• Analyze employee time and attendance data and quickly identify discrepant information.
• Ensure that timesheets are properly maintained and filed in accordance with applicable laws and respective collective agreements.
• Maintain reports on employee time, absences, and other related metrics.
• Ensure all timecards are accurate and ready for payroll processing within timelines.
• Review timecards and tapping in and out of shift records.
• Monitor accrual balances for all employees.
• Review and monitor the start and end times of shifts, breaks, and overtime for all employees to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Coordinate with department managers to verify employee attendance, absences, and time off requests, ensuring compliance with SHN policies, employment laws and collective agreements.
• Maintain and update timekeeping in the UKG system and other databases with employee information, including shift swaps, schedule ch