Bookkeeping & Payroll Specialist

Surrey Police Service Payroll Technician

ca Posting Date May 2024 Location Surrey, BC Hourly Rate Range (CAD) $35.71- $38.98 Applications View email address on ca.edajobs.com Organizational Profile Surrey Police Service (SPS) is Surrey's new municipal police agency. The transition from the RCMP to SPS is well underway and SPS has spent the past three years building a local, modern, accountable police service for Surrey residents. SPS is working to redefine policing with innovative new approaches and community-based solutions. It's an exciting time as SPS continues to expand our team with talented people who want to help shape the future of policing in Surrey. We have already hired over 400 employees and will grow to be one of the largest independent police services in Canada. Since day one, SPS has been intentional about building a culture that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive, with a strong focus on employee wellness and career development. About the Role SPS has an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Technician to join their team. The incumbent will be responsible for collecting data, processing, and distributing timely bi-weekly payroll payments, reconciling accounts and maintaining accurate payroll records, administering corporate policies, checking payroll material and data submitted for conformity with legislation, regulations, agreements and procedures, preparing accurate payroll documents and completing assignments by required deadlines and responding to inquiries from staff. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this is a specialized and complex clerical position, responsible for the processing of all aspects of payroll in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. The incumbent will support the delivery of timekeeping services and the implementation of a work scheduling system, make recommendations for improvements, and perform other related duties as assigned. The incumbent will have good knowledge of current payroll and benefit law, issues, processes and systems, and good working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping, mainframe computer and PC applications, including Microsoft Excel and Word. Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by payroll and accounting courses equivalent to Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) courses plus a minimum of five (5) years of payroll experience in a large, computerized setting, the last 3 being in positions of significant complexity and responsibility. This position is unionized represented by CUPE Local 402. Diversity, Equity + Inclusion: Harbour West Consulting believes equity, diversity and inclusion are essential for the organizations we serve to achieve the business goals they strive for. We believe that everyone - no matter their gender, racialized identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, political beliefs, family status, socioeconomic status, citizenship status, or Indigenous status - should have equitable access to jobs and opportunities.