Payroll/HR Clerk

Company Description

Merritt is a small, caring, resilient city located in the stunning Nicola Valley of BC. We are surrounded by a spectacular sprawling rugged landscape at the hub of the Coquihalla highway mountain pass. Living in Merritt, you'll find short commutes, big amenities and an abundance of outdoor and indoor recreation and leisure amenities for all ages and preferences.

Working at the City of Merritt, you'll join a team of caring coworkers and innovative roll-up-your-sleeves who are passionate about public service and determined to make a difference. Whether we're delivering essential services, running community recreation programs, or more, our team takes pride in helping Merritt to be an attractive, sustainable, healthy and safe small city. We work together to build a respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects our values and the community we serve

Job Description

The Payroll & HR Clerk is responsible for administering payroll, benefits and remittances, assisting in the delivery of ED&I strategy, OH&S programs, safety procedures, and the JOHSC committee as well as providing administrative support to HR

This position champions a respectful, inclusive and caring workplace culture that aligns with the City’s values. The incumbent is a technical expert and a pro at building relationships at all levels of the organization.

This position reports to the Manager of Finance & Human Resources.

The Payroll & HR Clerk administers the full-cycle payroll, employee benefits, the pension plan and the payroll information systems (HRISMyWay/ Vadim). This position collects, verifies and processes payroll information, determines pay and benefit entitlements for employees, maintains accurate payroll records, and provides payroll information for the organization.

This position also, collaborates with the team to manage records for payroll assists in maintaining safety -related information systems (Sitedocs.) The incumbent provides support and assists in the delivery of OH&S programs including safety procedures and provides confidential HR administrative support.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• College diploma Business Administration or a related field supplemented by a National Payroll Institute designation (PCP, CPM).
• Three years of experience processing payroll.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of best practices, technical standards and legislated requirements pertaining to payroll and employment standards.
• Tech-savvy and proficient with computers, MS Office Suite, databases and payroll systems.
• CPHR designation would be considered an asset.
• One years of experience in a human resources capacity.

Additional Information

This is an exempt position annual salary $78,000 dependent upon experience. In addition to competitive salaries, the City of Merritt offers comprehensive well-being benefits, an employee and family assistance plan (EAP) and exclusive perks. This position will be open until Wednesday November 27th, 2026 at 4:30 pm.

We are actively recruiting for this position; for full consideration, please apply today. The City of Merritt is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting an inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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