Payroll Specialist - Posting #249

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Vernon; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

School District No. 22 in Vernon is seeking two Payroll Clerks to join our dedicated team in a permanent, full-time 35-hour week.

You will prepare and process payrolls, provide payroll support to staff, and ensure accuracy while meeting strict deadlines in a CUPE local environment. Ideal candidates have Grade 12, a Canadian Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification (or equivalent), 2 years of payroll experience in a large computerized, unionized setting, and strong data-entry skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is required.
• Current Canadian Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification, or equivalent to one year of payroll education.
• Two years of payroll experience in a large computerized and unionized environment.
• Keyboarding speed at 40 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payrolls for staff.
• Provide payroll support to staff and answer payroll inquiries.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to deadlines.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and other departments.

Skills

Judgement

Communication

Organization

Independence

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Grade 12

Certified Payroll Professional

Two years payroll experience

Keyboarding 40 wpm

Tools

Payroll software

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Job description

Payroll Specialist

The Role:

School District No. 22 in Vernon is looking for two enthusiastic Payroll Clerk to join our dynamic and driven team! This is a permanent, full-time 12 month position at 35 hours per week. This individual will be passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of our region’s children. With that goal in mind, this individual will prepare and process payrolls and provide payroll support to our staff.

Required Education and Experience:

• Grade 12.
• Current Canadian Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification, or equivalent to one (1) year of Canadian Payroll Education.
• Two (2) years of recent successful payroll experience working with a large, computerized payroll in a unionized environment.
• Keyboarding 40 wpm.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven ability to exercise moderate judgement following established procedures and policies to evaluate and determine the most appropriate action.
• Proven ability to seek direction when apparent solutions to problems are not within the intent of established practices.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff and the public using tact and discretion to clarify and exchange information of a detailed or specialized nature.
• Ability to ensure duties are performed accurately and completely adhering to non-negotiable deadlines.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and handle inquiries with minimal direction.
• Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate tasks with other departments including Human Resources.
• Physical capability to perform the job duties in a standard office environment.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.
• Proven skills managing computer-based information systems (data input, file maintenance, data retrieval) including intermediate to advanced computer skills to accurately and efficiently utilize word processing, spreadsheet, database and communications software.
• Knowledge of benefits and accounting practices is required.
• Knowledge of human resources best practices would be an asset.

This is a union position, CUPE Local 5523 and the hourly rate of pay is $32.81.

While all applicants will be considered, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.

While we appreciate all submitted applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting #249