Human Resource Payroll Administrator

The Opportunity:

The HRSC is seeking one analytical, resourceful, detail-oriented payroll professional to join us as a Human Resource Payroll Administrator (HRPA) in a permanent opportunity. As a dedicated team member, you will work collaboratively with clients and colleagues from Benefit Services and Payroll Services to ensure the accurate processing of Government-wide employee payroll and administration.

• Enter, verify, and update employee information using a human resource information system including the end-to-end processing of, but not limited to, new hire commencements, salary adjustments, changes to employment, and terminations.
• Calculate and process a wide variety of payroll and benefit transactions.
• Ensure payroll compliance by following provincial and federal legislation, regulations, policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Investigate and correct errors made in payroll and human resource administration.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and human resource information.

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Payroll, performing benefits and/or administration, with a strong focus on client service; or
• Obtained or working towards The National Payroll Institute - Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification (PCP) would be an asset.

• Experience in or understanding of unionized environments would be considered an asset.

  You will have the ability to:

• Analytical: identify, clarify and analyze relevant issues, concerns or problems in order to provide options/recommendations and/or to implement solutions in a timely manner.
• Communication: verbally and/or in writing, ask relevant questions to clarify client's needs and provide clear and accurate information and/or explanations in response to questions, concerns or complaints in a timely manner.
• Analytical: accurately reference, understand and appropriately apply legislation, policy and procedures in order to respond to inquiries from employees, co-workers and benefit programs.
• Organizational: independently organize and prioritize multiple tasks taking into consideration numerous demands, changing priorities, continual interruptions and tight deadlines.
• Team/Independence: Ability to work independently and as a contributing member of a variety of teams to complete work assignments, achieve common goals and contribute towards a positive work environment.
• Technical: input, update, retrieve and format data, and run reports utilizing spreadsheet, word processing, and complex database applications with speed and accuracy.

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level B)
• Critical Thinking (Level A)
• Digital Skills (Level A)
• Interacting with Others (Level A)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level A)
• Managing Self (Level A)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
• Data Literacy (Level A)
• Influence (Level A)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level A)
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level B)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.

Employer Description

The Public Service Organization (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 PSC is committed to nurturing an inclusive and diverse public service that truly represents the citizens it serves. This dedication is demonstrated through active efforts to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the community while advancing the path to Truth and Reconciliation.

The Human Resource Service Centre (HRSC) provides payroll, human resource and benefits administration services and general HR information support to clients representing all government ministries and several smaller organizations within the Government of Saskatchewan.