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 23rd, 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
