Payroll Appointments Clerk

Payroll Appointments Clerk Location Hybrid work in Victoria, BC : Organizational Unit University of Victoria -> VP Finance and Operations -> Financial Services -> Payroll Location University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary) Posting Close Date 9 June 2024 Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date. FTE 1.0 Salary Grade $4,680.00 - $4,828.00 Additional Posting Information: N/A Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable. Classification PB 9 Hours of Work Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Start Date 6/11/2024 End Date 6/3/2025 Employee Group: CUPE 951 - Term # of Hires Needed 1 Category Payroll About this Opportunity

Are you a Payroll professional that wants to work in a fun and collaborative environment?

The UVic Payroll office wants you to join our team!

As a Payroll Appointments Clerk you will be working on job, pay, and benefit changes for UVic's 7,000 employees, helping the University deliver top-ranked education and globally impactful research.

UVic is one of Canada's top employers, and as part of the Payroll team you will enjoy a:

• hybrid working environment,
• digital-service based payroll processes with a focus on customer service,
• beautiful campus with many ways to engage with students and research, and
• a fun and collaborative multi-cultural team.

* This position may be eligible for a Modified Work Schedule*

* This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*

Job Summary

The Payroll Office processes payroll, administers deductions, issues Records of Employment and prepares T4 tax slips for all employees at the University of Victoria.

The Financial Services portfolio includes the administrative areas of Purchasing, Research Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Banking, Service Excellence and Financial Services university Strategic Framework initiatives. Financial Services works with, and provides support to all areas of the university community to ensure effective training, controls, compliance and core business policies and processes are met. Financial Services aligns the planning and goals of the portfolio to the Vice President Finance and Operations vision and the University's strategic framework.

Under minimal supervision, working as part of a team and focusing on quality customer service, the Payroll Generalist is responsible for all aspects of the Payroll lifecycle and related functions including:

• Accurately update and maintain employee records in the payroll system
• Code and key appointments and timesheet payments in accordance with campus collective agreements, University policy and procedure, labour standards and HRSDC regulations;
• Provide customer support to Department and Web Time Entry users;
• Assist in design of payroll forms and client training documentation
• Provide guidance on new payroll changes to departmental administrators
• Participate in client user training across campus
• Prepare Records of Employment

The Payroll Clerk is responsible for providing client service to external and internal users (faculty, staff) and works closely with administrative offices across the university.

Job Requirements

Skills:

• Proficiency with MS Windows Office Suite
• Ability to effectively use interpersonal skills to provide excellent client support and build working relationships
• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility and accountability to ensure high quality of work
• Ability to manage changes in work tasks and effectively work within changed process, structure, requirements.
• Ability to resolve difficult or complicated challenges
• Presents ideas in a clear, concise, organized manner while maintaining composure and tact in difficult and/or emotional situations
• Maintains employee confidentiality and confidence
• Team work-promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Helps create a work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity.

Specialized Knowledge/Education:

• Completion of Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)
• Completion of recognized accounting courses toward a certificate or diploma program
• Advanced knowledge of Excel

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity and Diversity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity.

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