Payroll & Benefits Administrator (Temporary)

City of Penticton; Penticton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Penticton seeks a Payroll & Benefits Administrator for a temporary full-time position in the Human Resources Department. The role involves payroll processing and benefits administration, requiring attention to detail and effective communication. Candidates with payroll experience, especially in a union setting, are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Vacation and pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in a unionized environment preferred.
• Ability to perform payroll reconciliations.
• Accounting knowledge required for journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for 400 employees accurately and timely.
• Administer employee benefit programs.
• Support HR team with onboarding and offboarding tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

2 years of payroll processing experience

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Agresso / Unit 4 Business World

Job description

Penticton is a vibrant innovative healthy waterfront city focused on sustainability community and economic opportunity. At the City of Penticton our goal is to serve our residents businesses and visitors through good governance partnership and the delivery of effective and communityfocused services.

The City of Penticton is looking to fill the fulltime temporary (20 months with the possibility of extension) position of Payroll & Benefits Administrator in our Human Resources Department . The Human Resources Department is responsible for developing and managing corporate programs related to training & development employee & labour relations recruitment & selection compensation & benefits payroll safety and employee wellbeing.

Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources & OHS the Payroll and Benefits Administrator is an experienced payroll professional who understands the complexities arising out of processing payroll for a municipality. The successful candidate for the position is an individual who has payroll experience and is looking to apply their knowledge and experience as an integral member of the Human Resources team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

• Payroll Processing :

Act as a backup to the Payroll & Benefits Advisor to process exempt and unionized payroll in an accurate and timely manner (400 employees).

• Responsible for contractor payroll.
• Administer all employee payroll records and process new employee documentation.
• Research and process payroll adjustments as required.
• Benefits Administration :

Enroll employees in benefits programs including extended health benefits and the Municipal Pension Plan.

• Handle employee enrollment changes and terminations in benefit plans.
• Assist employees with benefitrelated inquiries and issues.
• Complete benefit reconciliations as required.
• Adhere to deadlines for payment of CRA source deductions Municipal Pension Plan WorkSafeBC and group benefits.
• Responsible for daily monthly and yearly processes related to Records of Employment Pension terms T4s reports and reconciliations.
• Consult with managers regarding payroll concerns.
• Be readily available to staff as a trusted source of information in all areas of payroll.
• Keep current with all four employee union contracts and ensure payroll system reflects any changes made in collective bargaining.
• Provide employee / wage information to Health & Safety team members to assist with processing WorkSafeBC claims.
• Support the HR team with administrative tasks and projects including but not limited to :

Onboarding and offboarding.

• Completing salary surveys.
• If required may assist with recruitment process by posting jobs scheduling interviews coordinating travel for candidate site visits and completing reference checks.

Preferred Knowledge Abilities & Skills :

• Excellent computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook).
• Excellent accuracy high attention to detail time management and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to meet challenges handle pressure and resolve problems while maintaining a positive and focused outlook.
• Working knowledge of British Columbia Employment Standards preferred.
• Work experience with the Agresso / Unit 4 Business World payroll system considered a significant asset.

Education Training & Experience :

• 2 years of payroll processing experience preferably in a unionized environment; and
• Accounting knowledge necessary to accurately complete journal entries and payroll reconciliations; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or related designation and membership in the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) would be considered an asset.

At the City of Penticton we recognize that great talent and great ideas come from a variety of backgrounds. Tapping into the diversity of our community makes us all stronger and allows us to serve Penticton even better.

Thats why we welcome all applicants to consider joining our team. We encourage Indigenous persons people of colour all genders and expressions 2SLGBT2QIA persons living with disabilities and others who reflect our everchanging workplace to apply.

So if your experience is close to what were looking for we would love a chance to talk about working with you. We welcome your cover letter and resume by May 19 2025.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact us at . Wed be happy to hear from you!

Schedule :

FullTime Temporary (35 hours per week. 20 months with the possibility of extension)

Wage :

40.47 $44.97 per hour

Benefits :

Attractive benefits vacation and pension package

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 40 - 44

Create a job alert for this search