Payroll - Human Resources *More than one position may be filled*

Please apply with a cover letter and resume online.

Position Conditions: This is a full-time, permanent position of 36.25 hours per week. The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

Please ensure these documents are attached when completing your application.

This competition will include testing and an interview.

As part of a team, the Payroll Administrator is responsible for processing the bi-weekly payroll for the hourly and salaried employees of the City of Brandon and partner agencies.

Processes bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Processes all incoming time sheets/reports, verifies hours and discusses discrepancies on reports with supervisors if needed.

Calculates earnings, special payments, and benefits for the biweekly payroll.

Computes deductions such as income tax, employment and other insurances, union payments, medical and pension plans, garnishments, charitable donations and other special allowances and taxable benefits.

Calculates the prorating of accruals such as vacation time and stat banks.

Prepares and distributes accounts payables to appropriate organizations on behalf of deductions withheld from employees’ pay cheques.

Prepares and forwards accounts receivables for payroll services performed for arms-length organizations and unions.

Reconciliation of various general ledger accounts and preparation of journal entries as they pertain to payroll.

Prepares, prints,



and distributes various daily, weekly, and/or monthly payroll reports to appropriate people.

Maintains records pertaining to employee information, including new hires, rates of pay, deductions, employment dates, addresses, and entering data into the computer system.

Researches and resolves payroll queries/issues.

Trains and monitors City staff on the coding and inputting of bi-weekly payroll information.

Works with Information Technology to establish and maintain computer systems to record and produce payroll information and monitor/test new program releases to ensure appropriate service is maintained.

Prepares Records of Employment, government reports, surveys, and pension reports as required.

Responds to enquiries/requests relating to Payroll from employees, supervisors, government agencies and the public, both in person and by telephone.

Prepare ad hoc employee payroll reports to managers.

Verifies the data approved by managers on employee change notices to ensure accuracy.

Develops, recommends, documents, and coordinates the implementation of GOG’s, policies, and procedures to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of payroll functions.

Review,



interpret and implement payroll‑related clauses across City policies and multiple collective agreements, including CUPE, IAFF, BPA, E-911 and ATU.

or Mature High School Diploma.

Post‑secondary education in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification or willingness to obtain the certification within a defined period.

Minimum three (3) years' experience administering a computerized payroll system.

Course work or training in general accounting practices is an asset.

Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Dayforce is an asset.

Five (5) or more years’ experience in payroll administration preferred.

The Payroll Administrator works independently and in a team setting.

Works in coordination as part of the Human Resources team to deliver quality human resource services to the organization (daily);

Wide variety of tasks requiring ability to manage multiple projects and make independent decisions (daily);

Self-motivated and quality driven to perform independent projects (daily);

Responsible to the Payroll Officer.

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📌 Payroll Administrator (Permanent Fulltime) (Brandon)
🏢 City of Brandon
📍 Brandon