Corporate Payroll Technician 2 (Payroll Specialist)

Government of Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll functions within Service Nova Scotia. This permanent position requires extensive payroll experience and involves executing employee life cycle processes while ensuring compliance with policies and providing excellent client service.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employee and Family Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum five years directly related payroll experience.
• Ability to communicate complex payroll issues.
• Experience managing sensitive situations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Execute employee life cycle processes for unionized and non-unionized employees.
• Ensure compliance with Government and Departmental policies.
• Provide direction and resolve discrepancies for timely service.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation

Tools

SAP/HR

Job description

Competition # : 46305

Department: Service Nova Scotia

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 26-Jun-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At Service Nova Scotia, we impact every citizen, business, and municipality in Nova Scotia. We provide services and programs to government departments and public sector organizations. We constantly strive towards making our programs and services more responsive to the needs and expectations of Nova Scotians through a culture of excellence.

The Financial Services Division of Service Nova Scotia provides corporate financial support through four key teams: Payroll Services, Operational Accounting, Performance Excellence, and Collection Services. Within this division, Payroll Services provides service to the Province’s departments, agencies, and other government units, as well as the retirees of three government pension plans. Within Payroll Services, the Payroll Client Relations team is accountable to oversee the timely and accurate preparation of the Province's payroll, and the accurate maintenance of all HR master data within the SAP system.

About Our Opportunity

As the Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for the accurate execution of the employee life cycle which includes a client base of unionized and non-unionized employees. You must ensure all transactions comply with Government and Departmental policies and procedures. You are also responsible for providing direction, responding to inquiries, and resolving discrepancies to ensure all clients receive service in a timely and professional manner. This will involve managing multiple demands and meeting strict deadlines. You work collaboratively in a team providing service excellence to the client and participate in continuous improvement.

Qualifications And Experience

To be considered for this opportunity you have:

• Grade 12, as well as five (5) years directly related payroll experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience with a Human Resource Information System (SAP/HR preferred).
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform activities efficiently and accurately with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex payroll issues, best practices, procedures, and government regulations.
• Dealing diplomatically with a client to effectively manage difficult client encounters.
• You will be required to manage sensitive, personal situations, in a tactful, professional manner.
• Ability to function efficiently and effectively under considerable pressure while working to tight deadlines.
  
  

A Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation from the National Payroll Institute would be an asset.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.

May be required to work overtime on occasion.

Additional Information

This competition is being leveraged to fill 1 permanent, full-time vacancy and 1 term, full-time vacancy with a projected end date of April 10, 2026.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules
  
  

Pay Grade: TE 20

Salary Range: $2,020.82 - $2,370.01 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

This Is a Bargaining Unit Position Initially Restricted To Current Civil Service Employees Represented By The Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If Applying From Outside a Government Office, Employees Must Apply Correctly Via This Link



Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [e-mail].