Payroll Clerk II

COMPETITION: #2664-50072004
TITLE: Payroll Clerk II

Classification: Payroll Clerk II

DEPARTMENT: Support Services Division
DIVISION: Human Resources Section
SECTION: Payroll Unit

STATUS:
Temporary Full-Time

DURATION:
Approximately 12 months, and may be extended or reduced for operational reasons or circumstances that could not be foreseen at time of posting.

HOURS OF WORK:
Monday – Friday, 0800-1600 hours

SALARY:
Pay Grade 18 – $32.92 to $38.75 per hour

COMP. END DATE:
April 23^rd, 2026

“NOT JUST A JOB . . . A CONTRIBUTION”

POSITION SUMMARY
Performs complex payroll processing work within a computerized payroll system for the Vancouver Police Department. Responsibilities include receiving, reviewing, reconciling and processing payroll and benefits, maintaining records, validating and balancing payroll data, and responding to payroll-related inquiries.

Essential Duties

Receives, reviews and processes employee information for transactions such as hires, rehires, transfers, status changes, terminations, retirements and reclassifications
Reviews and processes payroll and staff action forms via Employee Central; inputs data and verifies output for accuracy and completeness
Maintains payroll and benefit enrollment and ensures compliance with applicable policies, collective agreements and legislation
Validate, change, monitors and adjusts employee entitlements including vacation, overtime, sick leave, statutory holidays and other benefits to meet contract obligations and collective agreements.
Performs manual calculations related to pay and deductions including terminations, acting pay, reclassifications, retroactive payments and overpayments
Validates, balances and reconciles payroll data; identifies and corrects discrepancies
Generates reports and prepares payroll-related information for internal use and external agencies
Responds and resolves inquiries and issues from employees, supervisors and external organizations regarding payroll and benefits; investigates and resolves discrepancies
Provides information and assistance to employees on payroll matters, including benefits and entitlements
Assists with payroll system testing, validation of data, and documentation of procedures
Assists with year-end processes including balancing payroll data
Performs related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

REQUIRED:

Considerable knowledge of regulations, collective agreements and legislation applicable to payroll and benefits administration
Considerable knowledge of payroll practices, procedures, terminology and record-keeping systems
Working knowledge of computer systems and software applications used in payroll processing
Working knowledge of office methods, procedures and standard office equipment
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping
Ability to understand and apply payroll-related laws, regulations, agreements and procedures
Ability to analyze information, identify discrepancies and resolve problems
Ability to communicate effectively and provide information to employees and external contacts
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors and external agencies
Ability to exercise tact, discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
Ability to maintain sustained attention to detail and perform accurate, repetitive calculations
Ability to meet strict deadlines and adhere to established payroll schedules

PREFERRED:

Familiarity with computerized payroll systems (e.g., SAP, WMS, SuccessFactors Employee Central or similar systems)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Knowledge of Vancouver Police Department policies and applicable union agreements

EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

Considerable related payroll or clerical experience involving data processing, record maintenance, and customer service
Or an equivalent combination of training and experience

PREFERRED:

Recent experience in a computerized payroll environment
Experience working with unionized environments and interpreting collective agreements

EDUCATION:

REQUIRED:

Grade 12
Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

PREFERRED:

Completed courses in Finance, Payroll or Business from a recognized post-secondary institution
Member of the National Payroll Institute (NPI)
Completion of the Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification (PCP) through the National Payroll Institute (NPI)

OTHER REQUIREMENT(S):

Valid BC Driver’s License (preferred)
All employees must maintain their Enhanced Security Clearance while employed with the Vancouver Police Department. Enhanced Security Clearances will be renewed every 5 years or as required.

SELECTION PROCESS:
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed will be contacted.

This position falls under the jurisdiction of Teamsters Local 31.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via email to vpd.civilian.jobs@vpd.ca by 4:30 p.m. of the closing date. The competition number must be indicated in the subject line of the email.

THE VANCOUVER POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Payroll Clerk II