Payroll Administrator (Northern Health)

Position Summary

If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, work life balance and affordable living this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Payroll Administrator is responsible for the payroll function and follows established procedures in the preparation and processing of employee data for payroll production, and the updating of employee data files and benefit accumulation within a computerized system. Responds to inquiries from staff regarding salary, benefits and deductions, payroll related policies and procedures, and makes corrections, adjustments or payments as required. Produces and distributes output such as employee pay statements, pay cheques, and third party and government related correspondence.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00

Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Employee referral program
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC

Qualfications

• Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized payroll course, and three years recent, related experience in a large, computerized payroll environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.

Who We Are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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