Human Resource Payroll Administrator

The Opportunity:

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is the central human resource agency for the Government of Saskatchewan. The PSC provides leadership and policy direction to all ministries to enable a high-performing and innovative, professional public service.

The Human Resource Service Centre (HRSC), a division within the PSC, provides human resources, benefits, and payroll administration services to all ministries and several smaller organizations within the Government of Saskatchewan. The HRSC is the central contact point for all employee general HR-related inquiries. This position responds to inbound calls from employees and managers across Government on a variety of human resource, benefits, entitlement, and payroll-related inquiries.

• Respond to inbound calls as the first point of contact to clients seeking assistance with their HR or payroll related inquiry.
• Engage with clients to provide professional, timely, and effective support by efficiently resolving the inquiry or redirecting the request to the appropriate team for response.
• Become well-versed with documentation and knowledge (e.g. Taskroom, HR policies, Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions, etc.) to deliver accurate and timely support.
• Enter, verify, and update employee information using a human resource information system.
• Calculate and process payroll and benefit transactions.
• Work closely with team members to resolve issues and improve support processes.

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of payroll and human resource administration, relevant acts, regulations, policies, and agreements related to human resources and/or pay administration, provincial and federal government regulations concerning tax deductions, CPP, EI, provincial tax exemptions, etc.
• Ability to accurately reference, understand and appropriately apply legislation, policy, and procedures in order to respond to inquiries from employees, co-workers, and benefit program.
  

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level B)
• Critical Thinking (Level A)
• Digital Skills (Level A)
• Interacting with Others (Level A)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level A)
• Managing Self (Level A)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
• Data Literacy (Level A)
• Influence (Level A)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level A)
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level B)
  

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
  
  

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is the central human resource agency for the Government of Saskatchewan. We ensure the Government of Saskatchewan has the high-performing, innovative and professional public service workforce required to successfully deliver on its priorities to meet the needs of citizens. The PSC provides human resource leadership and policy direction to 17 ministries and several agencies, boards and commissions. The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.