HR Payroll Technician

About Us

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is the central human resource agency for the Government of Saskatchewan. The Commission provides leadership and policy direction to all ministries to enable a high-performing and innovative professional public service. The Commission works with ministries to ensure effective workforce management by supporting delivery of foundational services such as staffing and classification, and strategic support including labour relations and organizational development.

The Opportunity

The Public Service Commission is seeking an analytical, resourceful, detail-oriented payroll professional to join us as an HR Payroll Technician on the Payroll Services team. As a dedicated team of payroll professionals, we work collaboratively with our HR payroll administrators, human resource and benefit colleagues to ensure the accurate processing of government-wide employee payroll.

As an HR Payroll Technician, you will:

• Authorize and process payroll and remittance runs for all government employees (full production runs and off-cycle payments/quick pays);
• Identify and correct errors in order to verify results in the payroll, remittance, timecard batching, RetroPay and Record of Employment processes;
• Balance and reconcile all related payroll transactions that include pay period, deduction, Month End, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) payroll accounts and bank account reconciliations;
• Provide payroll and remittance support by responding to inquiries related to Payroll Operations processing including Calendar and Fiscal Year end requirements;
• Process system updates for salary overpayment recoveries and other required balance adjustments to allow for potential T4 amendments and to ensure accurate T4/T4A reporting;
• Generate, process and electronically transfer Records of Employment (ROE) to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC); and
• Be required to work evenings and weekends on a rotational shift schedule.

Ideal Candidate

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• The ability to identify, clarify and analyze relevant issues, concerns or problems in order to provide options/recommendations and/or to implement solutions in a timely manner;
• Experience in Payroll and/or Remittance processing in a large computerized environment that includes full production runs, off-cycle payments and retroactive processing;
• The ability to accurately input, edit, update and retrieve information using various computer software packages such as HRIS Payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook;
• The ability to accurately perform mathematical calculations both manually and electronically;
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail in order to identify potential issues and maintain all types of payroll cycle transactional, processing and balancing records;
• Superior organizational and time management skills to successfully manage a high volume of work;
• The ability to problem solve by referencing, understanding and following legislation, policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements;
• Experience in working independently and as a team member to build cooperative working relationships and ensure deadlines, goals and objectives are achieved and contribute to a positive work environment; and
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to provide client service and training over the phone, through virtual communication methods such as MS Teams, in person and through written communication.

Typically, the knowledge and experience required to achieve the above is obtained through:

• A Business Diploma with a focus on accounting or payroll;
• Demonstrated experience in performing payroll and/or accounting functions;
• Obtained or working toward The National Payroll Institute - Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification (PCP); and
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered.

What We Offer

• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
• A competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
• Vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave;
• Inclusive work environments; and
• Advancement opportunities.