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Kamloops, BC | Canada

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Job Title Payroll Administrator Job Type Full-time Union CUPE # of work hours per week 35 Location Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9 CA (Primary)
Job Description

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) would like to acknowledge that we connect with many First Nation communities across our vast regional district. TNRD administrative offices are located on the traditional Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Territory, situated within the unceded ancestral lands of the Secwépemc Nation.

Encompassing an unparalleled geographic region in the heart of British Columbia, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) offers the best of both worlds. Urban life within vibrant communities and outlying rural regions showcases the region's beauty - pristine but rugged mountains, rolling grasslands, lush evergreen forests, and historical and modern areas, all within 45,000 square kilometers. Headquartered in the heart of downtown Kamloops, the TNRD provides a wide range of local government services to the population of 144,000 living within its 11 diverse municipalities and 10 electoral areas.

The Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Payroll Administrator to join our payroll team. The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Process biweekly and monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with government legislation, multiple Collective Agreements, bylaws, corporate policies and practices. Prepare and submit required payroll reports and remittances.
• Administer employee group benefits & pension (enrollments, leaves & terminations). Liaise with benefit provider regarding employee benefit coverages. Communicate with employees regarding impacts of benefits/pension.
• Review new employee profiles for accuracy. Record internal employee position changes in payroll system. Process salary increases & administer the payroll requirements of employee leaves.
• Research, resolve and respond to payroll related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation of payroll functions for audit purposes, in accordance with legislative requirements.

This position is based out of the TNRD Civic Building which is located in the heart of downtown sunny Kamloops. The vibrant TNRD Civic Building also houses the Kamloops Downtown Library, the Kamloops Art Gallery and a busy café.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a recognized Accounting Diploma and/or Payroll Compliance Certification (PCP)
• Three (3) years experience administering payroll
• Experience processing unionized payroll is an asset
• Experience with sophisticated HRIS/Payroll System
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge and ability to apply payroll legislation, agreements, policies & procedures.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.
• Effective decision-making skills and the ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
• Proficient using computers/devices and ability to learn new systems/technology.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office programs, specifically with Excel.
• Aptitude for details and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with sensitivity for deadlines.
• Ability to make calculations with speed and accuracy and to adhere to rigid time schedules.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, specifically a demonstrated ability to proactively develop mutually beneficial working relationships.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to deal with confidential information with a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to be innovative and to take initiative.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

This position falls under the provisions of the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 900. This is a Pay Grade 5 position with a biweekly salary of $2,042.45 - $2,336.82 based on the 2019-2023 Collective Agreement rates.

Applications must include a cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications and experience. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and will be accepted until 11:00 pm PST on the closing date of the competition. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. This position requires a Criminal Record Check and the completion of a driver’s abstract.

Thank you for considering the Thompson-Nicola Regional District as a place to share your talents!

Salary Grade $2,042.45 - $2,336.82 ( CUPE PG 5 (Bi-weekly) ) Payment Type Bi-weekly Closing Date 3/24/2024

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