Job Payroll Specialist in Edmonton

Job Number: 46524

The Business Integration & Workforce Development Section of the Edmonton Transit Service Branch is currently looking for a permanent Payroll Clerk. Acting as a functional expert of the transit payroll administration, you will process payroll transactions (end-to-end) accurately and on time for more than 1,600 ETS operators.

This position requires a highly organized, analytical and self-motivated individual that performs assignments with a high degree of independence, referring only unusual matters to the Supervisor. You will be an active contributor on this team, striving to identify ways to create fresh/innovative ideas for improvements and efficiencies.

Within the framework of the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Utilize the Edmonton Transit Dispatch System (ETDS) to process and audit transit operators’ payroll transactions daily / bi-weekly and correct errors
• Correlate payroll transactions using multiple reports and ensure the accuracy of the transactions
• Resolve discrepancies/errors in time and absence reporting
• Research, analyze, and provide solutions to address issues with payroll transactions through various mediums such as phone, e-mail, fax and web
• Manually enter timesheets in PeopleSoft for 100 employees
• Compile and evaluate information as directed by the Supervisor of Resource Management in support of Resource Management business activities
• Compile and evaluate information from various sources for special reports as assigned by the Supervisor of Resource Management
• Develop new processes to continuously improve existing processes and make recommendations to the Supervisor and other team members
• Ensure data integrity among various databases

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 or higher, or equivalent, including subjects related to business, statistics, and information processing OR Completion of a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification or related
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in payroll and synthesizing and analyzing data

Assets:

• Knowledge of payroll practices and procedures and related collective agreements
• Experience utilizing PeopleSoft (HRIS) to process payroll/benefits/pension transactions
• Experience supporting payroll in a transit operational environment

Skills and Abilities:

• Prior payroll auditing experience auditing a large volume of transactions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the team and other stakeholders
• Ability to exercise effective conflict resolution skills
• Ability to solve problems, take initiative, and make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to continually improve processes adapt to changes and work independently through ambiguity
• Demonstrated professionalism with an ability to maintain high confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high standard of thoroughness, accuracy, and attention to detail while managing a heavy workload, adjusting priorities, dealing with changing priorities and maintaining stable performance under pressure
• Strong analytical, decision-making, multitasking and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
• Proficient in Google Applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows applications
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

Salary: $25.448 - $31.909 (Hourly); $53,135.420 - $66,625.990 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: SL/MZ

IND123

Classification Title: Clerk III - 8 Hours

Posting Date: Apr 26, 2023

Closing Date: May 10, 2023 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time

Union : CSU 52

Department: Edmonton Transit Service

Work Location(s): Ferrier Garage, 8620 - 58 Ave Edmonton T6E 5G3