Payroll Assistant (Nanaimo, BC)

• Minimum high school diploma
• Knowledge and experience with an ERP system is preferred.
• Possess advanced troubleshooting and communication skills to solve complex problems.
• Organized, detailed oriented and works independently.
• Professional and concise communication in written and oral form.
• Strong computer skills and proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excels operating in a fast-paced team environment.
• Good analytical skills and basic payroll knowledge.

• Collect and verify timekeeping information for all employees
• Update paper and electronic payroll records by entering adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes etc.
• Deal with complaints and questions regarding payroll from employees and upper management
• Support payroll manager on assigned tasks and projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Personnel and Human Resources -- Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
• Public Safety and Security -- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Management of Personnel Resources -- Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position