Payroll Administrator 2

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life. The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. As a Payroll Administrator 2 (PA2), you will be responsible for the preparation and processing of documentation required in the administration of all facets of the payroll function. Primary duties include:
- Process pay on a bi-weekly and year-end basis.
- Identifying pay issues and collaborating and communicating resolutions.
- Audit and problem solve anomalies by making necessary adjustments and communicating these changes to clients and invested parties as required.
- Comply with the provisions of the salary continuance plans such as Sickness and Accident, Homewood Health, Workers Compensation and paid leaves including health-related portion for maternity leaves.
- Proactively correct shortfalls and discrepancies to eliminate impacts on employees.
- Review and audit payroll registers to verify accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Calculate and process forms related to Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and issue Record of Employments (ROEs) to Service Canada.
- Calculate and process finals, retirements, resignations, and cancelled cheques.
- Maintain and process attendance records for payroll.
- Act as the first point of contact in troubleshooting any payroll related matters.
- Provide coverage for planned or unplanned absences. Qualifications
- A Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation and at least 3 years of directly related payroll experience is required.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
- Experience with a web-based payroll and ticketing software including PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) will be considered an asset.
- Previous experience working in a large organization in a multi-union environment will be an asset.
- Well-developed organizational skills to manage a diverse and high-volume workload (ability to plan, prioritize, schedule, multi-task, track and meet deadlines).
- Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas to all staff in a clear and concise manner.
- A high attention to detail, the ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a team setting.
- A self-starter and motivated individual, and a strong team player. Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Position and Pay Information
- Business Unit: Human Resources
- Union: CUPE Local 38
- Position Type: 5 Temporary (up to 18 months)
- Compensation: Pay grade 8 $39.00
- 52.14 per hour
- Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
- Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
- Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE
- Audience:Internal/External
- Job ID:314529