Payroll Administrator

Thompson--nicola-Regional-Distric; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson-Nicola Regional District is seeking a Payroll Administrator for a temporary, full-time role in Kamloops, BC. The position covers biweekly and monthly payroll with benefits handling and dues; the incumbent will administer benefits and pension enrollments and ensure compliance with collective agreements and bylaws.

Key duties include reviewing profiles, processing salary adjustments, and handling payroll inquiries while maintaining detailed records for audits.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accounting diploma and/or PCP payroll certification.
• Three years of payroll experience.
• Experience with unionized payroll is an asset.
• Familiarity with StarGarden software preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly and monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation and policies.
• Administer employee benefits and pension enrollments and liaise with providers.
• Review new employee profiles and update payroll records; process salary increases.
• Research, resolve and respond to payroll inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain audit-ready payroll documentation in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Accounting diploma / PCP

Tools

StarGarden Software

Job description

Job Title

Payroll Administrator

Job Type

Temporary

Union

CUPE

# of work hours per week

35

Job Description

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is located in south-central British Columbia, with dozens rural and urban communities spread across 44,300 square kilometres. The TNRD provides more than 120 local government services to approximately 144,000 people in 10 Electoral Areas, 11 member municipalities, and 25 First Nations.

The TNRD is headquartered in the City of Kamloops, the largest community within the regional district. The Thompson-Nicola region has a vast range of climates that experience true four-season weather, with plenty of year-round sunshine, little rain, and warm summers. Residents generally have short commutes, easy access to recreation and the outdoors, and a high quality of life. The TNRD acknowledges that we are located within the unceded, ancestral lands of the Nlaka’pumux, Secwépemc, St’at’imc, and Syilx Nations.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Payroll Administrator to join our payroll team for a temporary, full-time position.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Process biweekly and monthly payroll , ensuring accuracy and compliance with government legislation, multiple Collective Agreements, bylaws, corporate policies and practices. Prepare and submit required payroll reports and remittances.
• Administer employee group benefits & pension (enrollments, leaves & terminations). Liaise with benefit provider regarding employee benefit coverages. Communicate with employees regarding impacts of benefits/pension.
• Review new employee profiles for accuracy. Record internal employee position changes in payroll system. Process salary increases & administer the payroll requirements of employee leaves.
• Research, resolve and respond to payroll related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation of payroll functions for audit purposes, in accordance with legislative requirements.

This position is temporary and scheduled to end on December 24, 2027.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• Completion of a recognized Accounting Diploma and/or Payroll Compliance Certification (PCP)
• Three (3) years experience administering payroll
• Experience processing unionized payroll is an asset
• Experience with sophisticated HRIS/Payroll System - Familiarity with StarGarden Software would be an asset
• An equivalent combinationof education and experiernce may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge and ability to apply existing payroll legislation.
• Ability to understand and apply regulations, agreements and procedures concerning payroll and benefit matters.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.
• Proven ability to analyze and develop systems and procedures.
• Excellent decision making skills and the ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
• Proficient using computers/devices and ability to learn new systems/technology.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office programs, specifically with Excel.
• Aptitude for details and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with sensitivity for deadlines.
• Ability to make calculations with speed and accuracy and to adhere to rigid time schedules.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, specifically a demonstrated ability to proactively develop mutually beneficial working relationships.
• Ability to be innovative and to take initiative.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to deal with confidential information with a high degree of tact and diplomacy

This position falls under the provisions of the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 900.The placement of the Payroll Administrator is at Pay Grade 5, which is $32.66 to $37.37 per hour [2025 rate]. Since this is a temporary position, it will also include an additional 14% in lieu of benefits.

Thank you for considering the Thompson-Nicola Regional District as a place to share your talents!

This position requires a Criminal Record Check and provide a driver’s abstract.