Payroll and Benefits Technician
- Medicine Hat, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Payroll and Benefits Technician!
Permanent | Full Time | On Site
Starting at $39.97/hour | Relocation assistance available
Behind every accurate paycheque and well-administered benefit is a knowledgeable professional employees can rely on. As our Payroll and Benefits Technician, you'll contribute to a positive employee experience by delivering accurate and responsive payroll, pension and benefits services. If you're detail-oriented, service-focused and comfortable navigating complex systems and requirements, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization.
We're a team that believes how we work is just as important as the work we do. Grounded in our values - Own It, Team Up, Be Curious, and Service with Care - we're committed to delivering meaningful impact for our community while supporting each other along the way.
What You'll Do
We show up with accountability, care, and teamwork - every day, with every person. Our values guide how we work together, serve our community, and support one another so we can deliver exceptional public service.
Life in Medicine Hat
With over 330 days of sunshine each year, Medicine Hat offers an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy beautiful parks, vibrant cultural experiences, short commute times, and a relaxed cost of living-along with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation in every season. Whether you're relocating or returning to southern Alberta, you'll find a welcoming community that's an excellent place to live, work, learn, and play. Opportunity Awaits – Move to Medicine Hat.
#brightideas
Permanent | Full Time | On Site
Starting at $39.97/hour | Relocation assistance available
Behind every accurate paycheque and well-administered benefit is a knowledgeable professional employees can rely on. As our Payroll and Benefits Technician, you'll contribute to a positive employee experience by delivering accurate and responsive payroll, pension and benefits services. If you're detail-oriented, service-focused and comfortable navigating complex systems and requirements, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization.
We're a team that believes how we work is just as important as the work we do. Grounded in our values - Own It, Team Up, Be Curious, and Service with Care - we're committed to delivering meaningful impact for our community while supporting each other along the way.
What You'll Do
- Ensure that all employees are paid upon proper authorization and in accordance with the terms of the various collective agreements, City policies and government regulations.
- Process and audit bi-weekly payroll, ensuring employee pay, earnings, deductions, reimbursements, allowances and net pay are accurate and properly authorized.
- Administer employee pension and benefit programs, including enrolments, terminations, adjustments, remittances, prior service requests and leaves of absence.
- Prepare and submit Records of Employment, pension documentation, government reports and required surveys.
- Respond to employee payroll and benefit inquiries promptly, accurately and confidentially.
- Complete payroll, pension and benefit reconciliations, year-end reporting, T4s, T4As and pension adjustments.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll and benefit records.
- Identify and troubleshoot payroll system issues, working with Information Technology to maintain accurate payroll data and digital records.
- Strong knowledge of accounting and payroll principles, processing controls, Canada Revenue Agency requirements and ERP-based payroll systems.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems, with the ability to learn and adapt to new technology.
- Proven ability to accurately process and verify a high volume of detailed information while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and the ability to work independently.
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interpret and explain policies, procedures and regulations.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated initiative, adaptability and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Successful completion of a diploma in business administration, management, accounting, or related field from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Current designation as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner as issued by the Canadian Payroll Association.
- Five (5) years of payroll and benefits administration related experience.
- A management approved equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
We show up with accountability, care, and teamwork - every day, with every person. Our values guide how we work together, serve our community, and support one another so we can deliver exceptional public service.
- Collaborative team culture: Be part of a supportive environment where we Team Up to deliver great community outcomes.
- Career growth and development: We encourage you to Be Curious, offering training and development that fosters continuous learning.
- Competitive total rewards: Comprehensive benefits, pension, health and dental coverage, and competitive compensation.
- Flexibility & work life balance: Our commitment to Service with Care includes supporting your wellbeing at work and at home.
Life in Medicine Hat
With over 330 days of sunshine each year, Medicine Hat offers an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy beautiful parks, vibrant cultural experiences, short commute times, and a relaxed cost of living-along with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation in every season. Whether you're relocating or returning to southern Alberta, you'll find a welcoming community that's an excellent place to live, work, learn, and play. Opportunity Awaits – Move to Medicine Hat.
#brightideas
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Responsibilities
Process and audit bi-weekly payroll, administer employee pension and benefit programs, and prepare required employment, pension, government, and year-end documentation. Respond to employee inquiries, maintain confidential records, complete reconciliations, and troubleshoot payroll system and data issues.
Requirements
Requires a diploma in business administration, management, accounting, or a related field, current Payroll Compliance Practitioner designation, and five years of related payroll and benefits administration experience; an approved equivalent combination may be considered. Candidates should have strong payroll and accounting knowledge, ERP and Microsoft Office proficiency, accuracy, analytical and communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information.
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Benefits Administration
- Pension Administration
- Accounting Principles
- Payroll Controls
- ERP Systems
- Microsoft Office
- Payroll Reconciliation
- Year-End Reporting
- Records of Employment
- Data Accuracy
- Confidentiality
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Pension
- Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Relocation Assistance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Human Resources
- Finance & Accounting
- Government & Public Sector
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Payroll
- Benefits Administration
- Pension Administration
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner
- Accounting
- Collective Agreements
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Auditing
- Employee Enrolments
- Leaves Of Absence
- Records Of Employment
- Government Reporting
- Payroll Reconciliation
- Year-End Reporting
- T4s
- T4As
- Pension Adjustments
- Canada Revenue Agency
- ERP Systems
- Microsoft Office
- Payroll Controls
- Confidential Records
- Remittances
- Payroll System Troubleshooting
- Employee Customer Service