Service New Brunswick
Payroll and Benefits Officer
Casual Employment
Administrative Services Level 4
Open Competition
R85 2024/25-642

Service New Brunswick is seeking individuals for casual Payroll and Benefits Officer opportunities in Fredericton. Consideration will be given to remote work within parts of New Brunswick.

Reporting to the Payroll and Benefits Supervisor, the Payroll and Benefits Officer will be responsible to:

• Prepare and process various aspects of payroll on a biweekly basis while adhering to processing deadlines;
• Calculate pay adjustments according to the Collective Agreements and Management and Nonâ??Union Policies;
• Verification and reconciliation of biweekly payrolls to ensure accuracy of input in the Fusion payroll platform;
• Communicate with departments and outside agencies, including responding to inquiries from employees by phone and/or in writing; and
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION High School diploma supplemented by the successful completion of a post-secondary certificate in a related field with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in the compensation and benefits administration, customer service, financial field, and/or accounting field. Proficient knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, Outlook). Subject to the response to this competition, an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered, or the required years of experience may be increased:

Casual opportunities require written and spoken competence in French and English. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please state your language capability on your application and ensure that preferred language for assessment is clearly identified.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate the following asset qualifications:

• Professional designation from the Canadian Payroll Association
• Experience using an ERP system (i.e. Oracle Fusion or other)
• Experience in accounting, finance, and/or payroll

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The following operational requirement is also required:

• Candidates will be required to undergo Criminal History Clearance prior to appointment.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioral competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgment
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Client Service Orientation

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Ability to use Office Technology, Software and Application
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Payroll, Finance and/or Accounts Payable
• Written Communication

LINGUISTIC COMPETENCES: The successful candidate shall have a 2+ competencies in both official languages.

NOTE: To be given consideration under this competition, you must demonstrate on your application how, when and where you acquired the qualifications required for this position. Your résumé must present education and work experience in reverse chronological order, with work experience detailed in both months and years, and whether it was part-time or full-time (e.g., May 2000 to June 2004 â?? full-time).

Equal opportunity candidates and veterans who demonstrate that they are among the most qualified will be given preference at the time of appointment. We support the principle of equal access to employment and recommend the reduced use of scented products. We subscribe to the principle of equal access to employment and advocate the reduced use of scented products.

Hourly rate: $25.04 to $30.41 - Administrative services level 4 - Administrative assistants, clerical and regulatory clerks and office, computer and photocopying equipment clerks.

We strongly encourage you to submit your application via the online portal https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=F&t=Y, by using the â??Apply Onlineâ? button, to increase the efficiency and maintain a consistent candidate experience. Please ensure your application is complete by January 16, 2025 and indicate competition number R85-2024/25-642.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

In the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties or are unable to complete your application online, contact [email protected].

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We promote a scent-reduced environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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