Position Summary

Interior Health is hiring a permanent full-time Coordinator, Payroll!

Location: This is a hybrid position with a 50/50 split between remote and in office based out of Kelowna .

What we offer:
• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• May be eligible to contribute to MPP
• Work-life balance

Salary range for the position is $74,618 to $107,264. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:
In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Coordinator, Payroll is responsible for coordinating the Payroll functions for Interior Health (IH) including the accuracy of payment of wages and benefits for employees, physicians, and Board members; leading designated staff and assisting in the development and maintenance of related information flows across the region.

Typical Duties and responsibilities:

• In coordination with the Payroll Manager and Lead Coordinators, assists with the maintenance of the computerized payroll software module, ensuring updates are compliant with current Federal and Provincial statutory requirements, Collective Agreements, generally accepted accounting principles, MIS Guidelines, and regional policies and procedures.

• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of the biweekly pay processing cycle including processing, auditing, and reconciling accounts ensuring all legislative requirements (tax compliance, superannuation) are met including third party vendors that provide benefit coverage.

• Responsible for the evaluation and development of designated staff; corrective action as required including performance management, coaching, and recommending employee discipline.

• Responsible for implementing automations to affect bargaining unit jobs. Coordinates payroll functions, ensuring processing efficiencies, audit controls, and appropriate accounting practices are followed.

• Responsible for the process to maximize collection of amounts owing by employees related to compensation matters (i.e., employee paid benefits, recovery of wages, etc.).

• Responsible for the payment of physician remuneration on a biweekly basis.

• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of employee severance calculations.

• Consults with Manager, Payroll on new processes and implements automation of systems to increase efficiencies.

• Provides or coordinates system support for Payroll module, along with liaison regarding timekeeping modules/systems.

• Liaises with facilities and departments, including customer support to all sites. Analyzes payroll data and prepares reports as assigned.

• Coordinates remittances of all payroll deductions.

• In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to the manager or supervisor immediately.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Education, Training, and Experience
• Completion of the fourth year of a recognized accounting program.
• Completion of National Payroll Institute certification is preferred.
• Five years of recent, related payroll experience in a supervisory/management capacity in a multi-union healthcare environment.

Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of current provincial and federal payroll standards, regulations, and/or legislation
• Demonstrated computer skills, including Excel and other Microsoft Office products, in a complex, computerized environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, direct, and implement.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively including the ability to make presentations to groups.
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in an environment subject to continuous change.
• Must be detail-oriented with accuracy.
• Ability to work with sensitive, confidential, and personal information while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment. Excellent knowledge of complex computerized systems and National MIS Standards.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Comments

Interior Health now offers assistance from an Indigenous Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process and/or career exploration, send your question(s) via email to IndigenousEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.