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- Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional with a passion for accuracy and service excellence? Join the City of Maple Ridge as a Payroll Coordinator and play a key role in ensuring our staff are paid accurately and on time.In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for preparing and administering municipal payrolls, maintaining payroll and employee records, and interpreting a wide range of collective agreements, employment policies, and benefit plans. You will work closely with departments across the organization, providing expert guidance on payroll processes, training timekeeping staff, and ensuring compliance with legislation and internal procedures. This role requires a high level of discretion, technical expertise, and a customer service mindset to support our organization’s day-to-day operations.If you're someone who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and enjoys supporting others through financial precision and clear communication, we’d love to hear from you!EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by payroll administration courses and/or coursework with the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA).
- Considerable related computerized payroll experience, preferably in a municipal or public sector setting.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation through the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) is required.
- 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 40 hours weekly
- Thorough knowledge of payroll accounting systems, wage classification codes, and payroll best practices.
- Strong understanding of collective agreements, relevant provincial and federal legislation, and employee benefit programs.
- Considerable knowledge of payroll-related data processing procedures.
- Sound knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and office administration procedures.
- Ability to interpret and apply complex payroll rules, regulations, and agreements accurately.
- Ability to prepare payrolls, reports, and reconciliations under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to train and guide staff on timekeeping and payroll processes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, departments, and external agencies.
