About Vancity
Vancity is a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. A relentless commitment to their values has helped them challenge the status quo and break down barriers since day one in 1946. They have bold commitments to make Vancity net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and are pursuing strategies on Indigenous banking and to improve the financial resilience of their members.
Vancity is the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. If you’re interested in joining their team of 2,700 diverse individuals and accessing competitive rewards and benefits, all while knowing you are part of a greater movement, then apply today!
Are you gifted with numbers and a wizard in Excel? Does your team come to you for myTime support? Do you enjoy assisting and helping others with their needs by providing top notch customer service? This role is a great opportunity for someone who is analytical, works well under pressure meeting deadlines, and has excellent interpersonal skills. If this sounds like you, we’re looking for a Payroll Specialist I to join our Payroll Team.
This is a full-time, 12-month contract role that will enjoy hybrid working arrangements which can be fulfilled primarily from the Vancity head office location and your Lower Mainland based home office. Periodically, in-person events or activities will be required of you.
In this role, you will:
- Support the delivery of established Payroll programs by providing advice & technical support to the People Support Centre and responding/escalating complex inquiries where possible enabling an efficient and seamless service experience.
- Coordinate and conduct payroll related activities to enable the achievement of program objectives.
- Analyze, reconcile, and resolve discrepancies in payroll transactions so that records are accurate and complete.
You Are:
- An Investigator & Problem Solver- You have a natural curiosity and analytical eye to review information, detect anomalies, and investigate and resolve discrepancies. Able to solve problems and make decisions based on a specific set of standards and guidelines, escalating unresolved issues to senior staff as required.
- Deadline-driven & calm under pressure - Able to handle high volumes, can manage workflows to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely manner.
- Strong Communicator - You have great communication and interpersonal skills, both verbally and written. This makes you a resource for your specialized area, providing specialized advice, guidance, explanations, and related support; you also might have helped develop program content.
- Able to use discretion - You are a professional who knows how to apply judgement and discretion when it comes to sensitive and confidential matters.
- A quick learner - Open-minded and able to learn Vancity strategies, functions and programs, policies, procedures, systems and software.
- A team player You are reliable, dedicated and synergistically work with others to support the team.
You Have:
- Specialized Education - Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) required.
- Experience - Minimum 3 years in Full Cycle payroll including exposure to Time and Attendance systems. Knowledgeable about Payroll and Accounting concepts, practices and techniques.
Bonus if you also have:
- A post-secondary diploma, or undergraduate degree in Business Administration
- Experience in Finance or Accounting
- Experience working with Collective Agreements.
- Working with Payroll Disability including Short Term and Long-Term Disability
The Team:
- The Payroll Specialist reports directly into the Manager, Payroll
Salary Band: The salary range for the role is $49,700 to $74,000 and a candidate’s offer is likely to be up to the mid-point of the role ($62,100). The upper half of the salary range is typically reserved for individuals who have demonstrated consistent strong performance in the role and possess a high level of job knowledge and skill.
Posting Deadline: Posted Until Filled.
We offer:
- We are the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada
- Our permanent employees qualify for attractive benefit packages that can be customized and changed each year to meet their evolving needs
- New employees receive between three and four weeks of vacation allowance per calendar year, and the number of vacation days grows — to a maximum of six weeks per year — as their length of service increases. In addition, full-time, permanent staff can purchase up to six extra days of vacation through our flexible benefits package.
- In addition to the 10 statutory holidays in British Columbia, Vancity provides an additional three statutory holidays. We offer care days for periods of short-term personal illness or emergency family illness, plus opportunities to take unpaid leave for a variety of reasons.
Vancity is an inclusive and equitable employer and actively seeks to advance racial equity, inclusion and belonging across the organization. Vancity offers required accommodations in all stages of the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please advise us, and we will work with you to meet your needs
Please note that all shortlisted candidates for this role will be required to complete a background check which includes employment verification, credit check, and a criminal record check. Vancity is an inclusive and equitable employer and actively seeks to advance racial equity, inclusion and belonging across the organization.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@vancity.com for confidential support. In-person assistance is also available. We will collaborate with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively.
