Team Leader, Pay

Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) | Service canadien du renseignement de sécurité (SCRS); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A national security agency in Ottawa is seeking a Team Leader to manage pay and benefits services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in compensation, experience in HR systems like PeopleSoft or SAP, and the ability to lead a team. The role involves mentoring specialists and implementing best practices. This position comes with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Pay Market Modifier (3.5%)

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and 4 years of experience, or a college diploma and 5 years of experience, or high school diploma and 7 years of experience.
• Experience in the provision of services related to compensation, including pay and benefits.
• Experience processing data entries in a Human Resources Management System.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of activities and services.
• Review, research and analyze information/data, develop reports, and make recommendations.
• Mentor and coach pay & benefits specialists.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Behavioral Flexibility

Communication

Leadership and motivation

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree

College diploma

High school diploma

Tools

Human Resources Management System (HRMS)

PeopleSoft

SAP

Workday

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: Manage, organize, and plan the delivery of pay and benefits services by implementing changes to service delivery as required, setting objectives, directing subordinates, and evaluating work performance. Provide direction and advice to employees, managers and pay & benefits specialists on all matters pertaining to pay, benefits, garnishments, transfers, adjustments, and pension.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of activities and services, identify, implement best practices, and develop strategies and action plans for improvements/enhancements.
• Review, research and analyze information/data, develop briefing notes and reports, and make recommendations to management.
• Mentor and coach pay & benefits specialists, establish work plans, determine resources, define work standards and methods, guide, motivate and evaluate training needs.
• Lead the research and resolution of complex pay issues and/or projects in consultation with other HR disciplines and/or external stakeholders.
• Exercise the delegation of authority under section 34 of the FAA by ensuring payments from the consolidated fund are certified in a manner prescribed by Finance.
• Develop, evaluate, recommend, and implement procedures, guidelines, and other reference material related to compensation.
• Interpret and remain current on Treasury Board and organizational policies, the collective agreement, and the Act and Regulations.
• Prepare and deliver information sessions to employees related to compensation legislation and directives.

Education

• Undergraduate degree and 4 years of experience, or
• College diploma and 5 years of experience, or
• High school diploma and 7 years of experience

The Undergraduate degree/College Diploma must be obtained from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. If you completed a program outside of Canada you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

Experience

• Recent and significant experience in the provision of services related to compensation, including pay and benefits.
• Recent experience providing advice and recommendations to stakeholders on sensitive and complex issues regarding the application and interpretation of compensation related to regulations, policies, acts, TBS interpretations, collective agreements, guidelines and procedures related to pay and benefit in the Federal public service.
• Experience processing data entries in a Human Resources Management System (HRMS) such as PeopleSoft, SAP, Workday, etc.
• Experience supervising or leading a pay/compensation project or leading a pay/compensation team with direct entry access to Phoenix in the Federal Public Service.

Note: Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last 5 years.

Competencies

• Analytical Skills
• Behavioral Flexibility
• Communication
• Leadership and motivation
• Teamwork

Assets

An asset qualification is a qualification which can enhance the ability to perform the work based on current and future business requirements, but which is not strictly required. Assets can help determine right fit in certain circumstances.

• Experience acquired as a Pay Specialist in a Federal government department/agency working with the Phoenix pay system, performing the full scope of the position as a fully trained Pay Specialist using the Phoenix Pay System processing direct entries in Phoenix

Conditions of Employment

• Allowance

This position is eligible for the Pay Market Modifier which is valued at 3.5% of the basic annual salary ($99,392 - $120,917) for the Team Leader position. The above includes the 3.5% Pay Market Modifier for the Team Leader position.

Notes

While we continue to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements, the majority of work in our organization must be done in the office and cannot be performed at home.

If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please mention it to the HR representative.

Employment Equity Gaps have been identified among Indigenous Peoples and Persons with Disabilities for this position. You are invited to voluntary self-declare if you belong to any of these groups in your cover letter, as this information will be considered in the selection process.

Security Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top Secret security clearance. The process involves a security interview, a polygraph, and a background investigation that includes credit and financial verifications. The use of illegal drugs is a criminal offense and will be considered in your reliability and suitability assessment during the selection process. Do not use any illegal drugs from the time you submit your application.

Others

Important: Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet each Education and Experience criteria. Failure to do so will result in the applicant being screened out of the career opportunity.

CSIS is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). CSIS has its own classification, compensation system, and a different staffing regime. We use a different staffing process and terminology. CSIS is committed to building a workforce that is representative of Canadians by promoting diversity and inclusion, and by accommodating qualified candidates. If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please indicate this at the beginning. CSIS offices in Canada are located on various ancestral and traditional lands, and we acknowledge Indigenous Peoples across Canada. Personal information provided in your application is protected under the Privacy Act and will be held in Personal Information Bank SIS/P-PU-025.

Application Note

We thank all applicants for their interest in CSIS. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.