Posted 12 days ago
IT Application Analyst 3 - HCM Systems
@ City of Surrey
British Columbia
Overview
City of Surrey is hiring an IT Application Analyst 3 for HCM Systems, a full-time union position under CUPE Local 402. The role configures, supports and modernizes the City's HRIS and Payroll systems, mainly PeopleSoft, and works closely with HR and Payroll to keep employees paid accurately and on time. The posting states hourly pay from $59.84 to $67.86 with step increases and requires a Police Information Check.
Responsibilities:
- Configure and support HRIS, Payroll and HCM modules
- Investigate and resolve complex application and data issues
- Develop interfaces, queries and reports
- Support upgrades, patches and regulatory updates
- Help shape HCM modernization
Requirements summary:
- Degree in related field plus four years experience, or equivalent
- Experience with PeopleSoft HCM and Payroll preferred
- Oracle, SQL and PL/SQL experience
- Experience with integrations and data exchange
- Police Information Check required
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · peoplesoft
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | IT |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | related field |
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City of Surrey
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We are one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse cities in Canada. We are a forward thinking, globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. Our combination of entrepreneurial approach, big city resources, and remarkable growth have given us opportunities to build an inclusive and sustainable city where people can live, work and play. Social Media Terms of Use:
- LinkedIn followers
- 41,038
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,367
- Reported office locations
- 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia V3T 1V8, CA
- 6651 148 St, Surrey, British Columbia, CA
- 9353 160 St, Surrey, British Columbia, CA
- 2336 166 St, Surrey, British Columbia, CA
- Other recorded names
- City of Surrey
- Specialties
- City Government
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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We are one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse cities in Canada. We are a forward thinking, globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. Our combination of entrepreneurial approach, big city resources, and remarkable growth have given us opportunities to build an inclusive and sustainable city where people can live, work and play. Social Media…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1879 |
| Specialties | City Government |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
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Overview
WHY WORK FOR THE CITY OF SURREY
Surrey is one of Canada's fastest-growing cities and a recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. Our people are inspired by meaningful work and the chance to drive our city, and their careers, forward.
Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.
WHY JOIN SURREY IT
Our IT department is modernizing how a growing city delivers services, and we invest in our people, including hands-on learning with new tools like AI. You will join Business Applications, a collaborative team of analysts and developers supporting the City's core systems during a period of major modernization.
Employment Status
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time
Scope
Reporting to the IT Business Applications and Integrations Manager, the IT Application Analyst 3 - HCM Systems supports the City's Human Capital Management portfolio. The focus is HRIS and Payroll within the Peoplesoft platform, with broader scope across other HCM platforms such as workforce management and employee experience. You will partner with HR, Payroll and other stakeholders to keep employees paid accurately, on time and help shape the City's HCM platforms.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Configure, maintain, enhance, and support the City's HRIS, Payroll and related HCM modules
- Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and other stakeholders to understand needs, deliver solutions, and communicate progress, issues, and risks.
- Investigate and resolve complex application, data, reporting, and integration issues keeping systems reliable and payroll on track.
- Support upgrades, patches, regulatory and tax updates, and other application lifecycle activities.
- Develop and maintain system interfaces, data exchanges, queries, reports, and related technical components.
- Work within the PeopleSoft application team to share knowledge, mentor, and drive continuous improvement.
- Recommend process and system improvements that strengthen service delivery, data quality, and the employee experience.
- Help shape the City's HCM modernization, from requirements and solution evaluation through implementation and data migration.
Qualifications
- A degree in a related field from a recognized institution plus four years of related experience, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
Related experience includes:
- Hands-on experience configuring and supporting enterprise HRIS and Payroll applications; experience with other HCM modules such as workforce management is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of HR and payroll processes, including payroll processing, deductions, benefits, compensation, and statutory compliance.
- Experience supporting PeopleSoft HCM and Payroll is preferred, including PeopleTools, PeopleCode, Application Engine, Integration Broker, SQR, or PS Query.
- Proven experience with Oracle databases, SQL, and PL/SQL, including querying, data analysis, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
- Experience with integrations and data exchange, such as APIs, web services, ETL, flat files, and XML.
- Experience developing operational, audit, reconciliation, and compliance reports.
- Experience with upgrades, testing, implementations, data conversion, or system modernization.
- Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery practices and tools such as Git and Azure DevOps.
- Experience with cloud HCM platforms such as Workday, Oracle Cloud HCM, Dayforce, or UKG is an asset.
- Municipal, public-sector, or unionized payroll experience is an asset.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and judgement skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Completion of a Police Information Check.
Other Information
Number of Job Openings: 1
Pay Steps | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
Step 1 | $59.84 |
Step 2 (6 Months) | $62.56 |
Step 3 (18 Months) | $65.15 |
Step 4 (30 Months) | $67.86 |
Conditions of Employment
This position requires completion of a Police Information Check.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date
This job will be posted until November 17, 2026.
Our Values
Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community
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