Payroll Coordinator

We are currently seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join our team.

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for the preparation of payroll for First West and its subsidiaries, while ensuring processes are consistent with internal policies and statutory requirements. Through teamwork and collaboration, this role supports team members and leaders regarding payroll matters.

**Here’s what would be included as a part of your typical day**
- **Payroll Cycle**:Processes payroll transactions accurately and timely for multiple pay cycles; ensures that commissions, draws, and other special payments are appropriately processed; investigates errors or items that require attention and work with Manage Service to resolve discrepancies.
- **Compliance**: Verifies payroll related entries are posted correctly and ensures compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements. Maintains and updates pay records, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
- **Support**: Supports the organization with payroll inquiries; assists users with time entering and approvals; and communicates with stakeholders regarding payroll issues, information, and deadlines.
- **Processes and Procedures**: Documents procedures and prepares communications related to payroll processing; and research topics/policies where needed.
- **Year End Support**: Assists with year-end payroll procedures, including validating statutory reporting and T-slips; provides payroll information for financial reporting disclosures; and sets up payroll for the new year including updating benefits enrollment information.
- **Continuous Improvement**: Seeks opportunities to optimize technology, improve workflow/processes and create employee self-service opportunities; provides this input and ideas to leadership.

**Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications**
- Diploma in a related field required; bachelor’s degree in business administration is an asset or an equivalent combination of experience and education
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) courses towards designation an asset
- 2 years payroll experience and working knowledge of the Employment Standards Act is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
- Must be able to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment
- Working knowledge of MS Office Applications
- Working knowledge of payroll systems, Dayforce experience would be an asset
- Displays an understanding of risk and risk ownership by being able to demonstrate adherence to policies and procedures.

**What’s in it for you**:
First, we strive to make our team members feel genuinely rewarded. You’ll have:

- Mental health coverage and resources
- Customizable health benefits, as well as topped-up parental leave
- Performance-based compensation, employee banking advantages and group RRSP matching
- Vacation time and flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle

We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive rewards package that reflects the value an individual brings to our organization. The compensation mentioned in this job posting should serve as a guide. The total cash compensation earned may vary based on a variety of factors including bonuses and/or incentives, an individual’s skills and experience, and may correlate with performance in the role.

We also provide and encourage opportunities for our employees to make a meaningful impact. After all, as a credit union we’re powered by giving back—in big ways and through small gestures. That's why we offer employees paid time off to volunteer, partner with thousands of local charities, build long-lasting relationships that help our members get ahead and commit to environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

By joining our team, you’ll be able to elevate your potential. Wherever your own purpose leads, we’re here to support you with award-winning in-house training programs, access to LinkedIn Learning, and reimbursement for external courses to help you get ahead.**Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging**

At First West Credit Union, we embrace diversity regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, age, diverse ability, and any aspect that makes someone unique. Inclusion is woven through our organization, from our employee-led network groups, hiring practices and education programs that address barriers and continually grow our equitable, diverse and inclusive culture.

Your individuality is welcome here.

**About Us**

We’re a financial cooperative that does things differently. We provide time-tested advice that helps our members feel optimistic about their future, and we offer comprehensive banking solutions that enable people to confidently reach their goals. With the financial strength and extended branch network of a large financial institution, we maintain local connections to ou