Finance - Payroll Support (Mon-Fri Days)

Finance - Payroll Support (Mon-Fri Days)

Job Description

RainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so-called Vancouver, the q̓íc̓əy ̓, qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən ̓, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, qiqéyt, SEMYOME, Stó꞉lō, and sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ Nations in so-called Lower Mainland, and the shíshálh in so-called Sunshine Coast.

About Us – A home for every person
RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and make change for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, trauma, and substance use issues.

RainCity Housing has been developing emerging and promising practices for over 40 years in social services and healthcare, providing Housing First, harm reduction and supports for community members who access our services. To learn more, check out our innovations page.

Position Summary
The Payroll Support position will process payroll and maintain the employee database regarding salary and pay, along with the payroll department's responsibility for benefits administration and other administrative tasks. The position reports directly to the Manager of Payroll and Benefits.

Job Competition # job2024.476 Closing Date: Midnight, May 12, 2025

Job: Payroll Support

Department: Finance – Payroll and Benefits

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time, 1.0 FTE Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly Hourly Range: $65,977.60 – $68,640.00 annually Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. A combination of work from home and in-office with flexible working arrangements.

Start Date: January 20, 2025, or as soon as possible.

A clear British Columbia Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable adults and/or children is a condition of employment with RainCity Housing. Applicants must be willing and able to receive a clearance under the Criminal Record Review Act.

Qualifications
Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. We are looking for employees who will be dedicated to helping fulfill our mission. Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering, and lived experience of mental health/substance use/homelessness. Minimum education and experience include:

• Two (2) years of post-secondary training in a relevant field
• Completion of CPA Payroll Fundamentals 1
• Recent, related experience of four years - minimum two (2) years of payroll experience in a unionized environment
• Proficiency with Ceridian (Dayforce)
• Experience in benefit administration
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office and its suite of products
• Non-profit accounting experience, an asset, or other experience in a non-profit organization (in any capacity, as a volunteer or staff).
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
• Skills to contribute to safety in the workplace, including:

• Demonstrated anti-racism knowledge and skills to support racialized communities, including knowledge of Canada’s historical and ongoing colonialism and its impact on Indigenous peoples.
• Demonstrated anti-discrimination knowledge and skills to support equity-seeking groups, including the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, people who use drugs and alcohol, people living with mental health conditions, and sex workers.

• Possesses working knowledge and understanding of the legislation, practices and procedures of payroll and benefits administration
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Accuracy with mathematical and financial calculations
• Problem Solving/Judgement
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze, draw conclusions and take action as required
• Self-directed; able to anticipate and act on needs before they arise
• Ability to set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities

List of duties

• Assists with confidential, timely and accurate processing of payroll for all hourly and salaried employees
• Maintains employee information, scheduling and payroll system
• Responsible for excluded staff scheduling and assists managers in union staff scheduling
• Responds to employee payroll support tickets providing information and resolving discrepancies, and escalates more complex tickets to Payroll & Benefits Manager
• Preparation of records of employment and assists with the provision of other payroll and benefits reports
• Responsible for providing wage information for any type of claim process (including WorkSafeBC, ICBC, HBT/LTD)
• Responsible for administering the union and excluded employee benefits programs
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders, resolves problems, and responds to requested information
• Performs related projects or duties as assigned
• Filing for payroll and benefits document

Please submit both a cover letter and resume to apply, describing your suitability for this position. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. As part of the application process, you may be asked a short set of questions to provide further information about your experience and availability. Please note, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diversity
RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people, and we need a staff group that reflects this diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

Inclusion and creating a safer space
We are committed to making our organization a safer place for our staff, with steps taken to create space for learning and unlearning. RainCity’s department of Indigenous Cultural Services was created with the purpose to acknowledge the unique history and service needs of our Indigenous staff and tenants in respect to accessing culturally relevant and culturally sensitive care and support.

Inclusivity and support for people with differing abilities
In our efforts to provide a barrier-free workplace, we invite you to let us know of any adjustments or accommodations that might be needed for you to participate in the interview or selection process by sending an email to hr.inbox@raincityhousing.org.

We are a Union
RainCity Housing is a unionized workplace. Along with the union, we support the principles of the Human Rights Code of BC. We promote a workplace that treats both staff and the people accessing services with dignity and respect.