Technician, Payroll

Finance Calgary, Alberta


About Bethany 

Bethany Care Society (Bethany) is one of Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and adults with disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants. We create caring communities to support Albertans to age well


Why Bethany?

We offer generous vacation and leave time, competitive salaries, benefits, retirement savings programs and top-ups for maternal leaves. We are committed to employee well-being and giving back to our community. We invest in our people because they are the reason for our success.

For more information, check out this video about Working at Bethany

*INTERNAL APPLICANTS* Internal applicants must utilize their @bethanyseniors.com email address in order to be considered for the role; failure to do so may result in omission from the selection process.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Payroll, this position is responsible for coordinating payroll activities and account reconciliation in alignment with Bethany’s policies and procedures. The role ensures compliance with relevant legislative and financial regulations concerning salary and employee information.
 
What You Will Do

You will be accountable for coordination and management of day-to-day payroll and staff scheduling functions, including the collection, input, and verification of payroll data. You will support Payroll Operations in the following areas:  

  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll information, including proper data entry and verification of timecards and scheduling entries. 
  • Monitor payroll and scheduling information to ensure compliance with established procedures. 
  • Stay up to date on relevant regulations, policies, and forms related to payroll and scheduling. 
  • Ensure consistent application of collective agreements and policies in payroll and scheduling processes. 
  • Address general payroll inquiries and resolve payroll errors from vendors and employees. 
  • Assist in system updates, ensuring all changes are appropriately documented and authorized. 
  • Understand pay/premium codes and their implications for salary and benefits calculations. 
  • Produce and distribute routine and ad hoc payroll reports as required by management. 
  • Assist in preparing reports for non-union and union compensation, collective agreement negotiations, and special projects. 
  • Compile necessary data for legislative and financial reporting, including annual T4s, pension reconciliations, and reports. 
  • Calculate salary retroactive payments and compile statistics for funding and financial compliance. 
  • Perform monthly reconciliations of various insurance billings using the payroll system and GL. 
  • Contribute to business-critical processes, ensuring data integrity and feedback to end users for data collection and maintenance improvements. 
  • Assist in developing and maintaining user interface screens. 
  • Act as a backup for the Payroll Assistant and help resolve unresolved issues related to data management.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

  • Post-secondary certification in Payroll
  • Completion of Canadian Payroll Association Level 1 or equivalent experience.
Experience
  • A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of payroll experience with a strong attention to detail.
  • Experience working in a unionized, multi-location environment is preferred.
  • Familiarity with pension plans, particularly LAPP, is preferred but not required.
  • Basic accounting experience with a focus on reconciliations. 
  • Experience with HRIS systems that integrate payroll functions. 
  • Experience with Workday or similar large ERP system.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 
  • Committed to delivering exceptional customer service. 
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Experience reviewing and updating policies and processes to align with best practices. 
  • Experience interpreting and applying collective agreements. 
  • Excellent customer service, training, and facilitation skills are assets.

Additional Skills
  • Committed to outstanding customer service
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience reviewing and updating policies and processes to align with best practice
  • High Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience using and interpreting collective agreements
  • Excellent customer service and training and facilitation skills are assets.
 
Position Information:
  • Posting Number: 25-8827
  • Position Number: PR-CP76-001
  • Location: Bethany Corporate
  • Classification: Finance Support
  • FTE: 1.0
  • Non-Union
  • Department/Unit(s): Finance
  • Position Type: Permanent Full Time
  • Shift and Hours of Work: Monday -Friday (8:00 am – 4:15 pm)
  • Hours Per Shift: 7.75 hours
  • Shift Per Cycle: 10 shifts in a 2-week cycle
  • Position Start Date: Until filled
  • Posting End Date: Until filled
 
How to Apply:
Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our team? 
 
*INTERNAL APPLICANTS* Internal applicants must utilize their @bethanyseniors.com email address in order to be considered for the role; failure to do so may result in omission from the selection process.
 
Apply Online at: http://bethanyseniors.com/careers/  by submitting your resume and cover letter. 
Please note this competition may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted. 
Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer. 
 
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations.
 
Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.