Payroll Technician

Sooke School District 62; Victoria; On-site; CAD 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional school district in Victoria, Canada is seeking a Payroll Technician to efficiently manage payroll processes while ensuring accuracy and timeliness. The role involves collaboration with Human Resources and Finance to innovate current systems. Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma, Payroll Compliance Professional certification, and a minimum of 5 years in payroll production. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and pension plan membership. The starting pay is $35.13 per hour, equivalent to $73,070 annually.

Benefits

3 weeks' vacation

Professional development days

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Life insurance

Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll production.
• Experience in a unionized environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely and accurate payroll planning and delivery.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance.
• Innovate and improve payroll processes.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team-building skills

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Discretion

Education

Grade 12 and Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Atrieve (PowerSchool)

Job description

Payroll Technician

Permanent/Full-time (40 hrs per week, 2080 hours annually)

In this highly confidential and specialized role, the Payroll Technician will be responsible for the efficient, accurate, and timely planning and delivery of multiple payrolls. The Payroll Technician will work in collaboration with Human Resources and Finance to innovate and improve current processes while responding to inquiries and requests from employees and internal/external stakeholders.

We Are Looking For Candidates That

• Strive for Personal Excellence
• Practice a Growth Mindset
• Think Critically and Creatively
• Effectively Communicate and Collaborate
• Build Relationships
• Foster Interconnectedness
• Model Leadership Excellence
• Encourage Employee Growth
• Use a Systems Thinking Approach
• Provide Strategic Direction
• Cultivate Community

Education and Experience

• Grade 12 and Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in payroll production, including experience in a highly complex computerized system in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll reporting requirements, pension and benefit plan administration, payroll legislation, regulations, acts, union contracts, and SD62 policies and procedures.
• Proven team-building skills and collaborative working relationships.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to exercise discretion in determining the importance and/or urgency of correspondence, telephone calls, and the accounting and payroll schedule.
• Respect for the confidentiality of all matters related to the position.
• Extensive experience in a modern complex payroll/HRIS system, including demonstrated ability to implement, develop, and test new systems, functionality, and upgrades.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office software, with a focus on Excel, and proficiency in a Windows environment.
• Preference given to applicants with Atrieve (PowerSchool) software experience.

Employment Information

The hourly rate of pay for this full-time Payroll Technician position is $35.13 ($73,070 annually).

Benefits

• 3 weeks' vacation to start (based on the terms outlined in the current CUPE Local 459 Collective Agreement)
• Professional Development: 2 CUPE Professional Development Days per school year
• Self-Directed Professional Development Day, 1 day per year
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you.
• Life insurance at 3X your annual salary up to $150,000.
• Located beside the Galloping Goose Trail.
• Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan, a defined benefit pension plan, putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retirement.
• Various programs that support employees such as an Employee & Family Assistance Program and health and wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health.

Application Requirements

Include a cover letter and résumé outlining your education and experience. Provide the names of two references, including your immediate supervisor and another reference who can speak to your leadership skills. Other references may be contacted with prior permission.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please apply online at the School District 62 (Sooke) career portal.