Payroll Technician - Internal

Brantford Police Service; Brantford; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Brantford Police Service is seeking a Payroll Technician to ensure accurate and timely payroll for our members. Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Finance and Administration, you will manage payroll functions, process time and attendance data, and ensure compliance with regulations and collective agreements.

You will cross-train with the Finance team, respond to inquiries, and prepare payroll reports.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Business or 3-year diploma in Business Administration.
• At least 2 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a law enforcement or government setting.
• Strong understanding of payroll principles.
• Proficient in payroll/scheduling software and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Service’s scheduling system (InTime).
• Process and reconcile payroll transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments/units to resolve payroll or scheduling related issues.
• Calculate and process special pay adjustments, overtime, and other relevant payroll elements.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll/scheduling matters in a professional and timely manner.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Learning new software

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business or 3-year diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Payroll software

Scheduling software

MS Office

Job description

Position: Payroll Technician
Posting Type: Internal
Status: 1 full-time, vacant position
Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Compensation Level: $66,341 - $88,454
Application Opening: September 15, 2026
Application Deadline: September 21, 2026

We invite online applications from our Civilian members for a position of Payroll Technician.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Finance and Administration, the Payroll Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our members. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing payroll functions, processing employee time and attendance data, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and collective agreements.

All members of the Finance team are expected to cross train in order to provide support in other areas of the Finance section in the event of absences.

Shall, in the performance of duties, respect and protect human dignity and maintain and uphold the human rights of all persons.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of the Service’s scheduling system (InTime)
• Process and reconcile payroll transactions accurately and in a timely manner
• Collaborate with HR and other departments/units to resolve payroll or scheduling related issues
• Calculate and process special pay adjustments, overtime, and other relevant payroll elements
• Prepare payroll reports for management and conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll/scheduling matters in a professional and timely manner
• Other duties as required and/or assigned

NOTE: The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed under the position title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

KNOWLEDGE

• Post-secondary degree in Business or 3-year diploma in Business Administration
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in payroll processing, preferably in a law enforcement or government setting
• Strong understanding of payroll principles
• Proficient in the use of payroll/scheduling software and MS Office applications

SKILLS

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A problem solver who thinks outside of the box with innovative solutions
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy in data entry
• Strong organizational and time-management skill
• Aptitude to learn new software and systems

ABILITIES

• Ability to be adaptable in an organization undergoing significant change, diversification and modernization
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make good decisions
• Ability to learn, understand and establish a good working knowledge of the organizational structure, routine orders, policy and procedures
• Ability to observe, retain and prepare clear, concise and accurate reports and operate general office equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of comprehension and to handle the public with courtesy and authority
• Must be capable of handling multi-tasks, produce work under strict and definitive deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Brantford Police Service does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools in the selection or hiring process. Hiring decisions are made by humans based on job-related criteria. Personal information submitted will be used only for the purposes of this competition in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.