People & Culture Systems Specialist
We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.
Location: Victoria, BC
Employment Type: 15 months Temporary Full Time
Annual Salary Range: Exempt Band 3, MIN $84,400.00 - MED $99,200.00 - MAX $114,000.00
Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In addition, our pay philosophy is to align with the median of the comparable market and to be considerate of internal equity comparisons.
Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/18/2024
Are we right for you...
We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.
It’s an exciting time to be in public transportation sector and we’re looking for a creative and passionate leader to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!
What you'll be doing...
As the People and Culture Systems Specialist, you will play an integral part of the People & Culture Team as you manage our HRIS and Payroll system, along with other P&C systems and technical tools from a functional perspective.
As the first point of contact for technical issues and troubleshooting, you get excited by the “puzzle” of solving complex and time-sensitive system issues. Your natural curiosity and continuous improvement mindset will be assets as you look to find innovative solutions to problems. Your analytical skills will be put to regular use when analyzing business requirements and when designing, testing and implementing solutions such as modifications to new and existing functionality within our HRIS.
This work could include maintaining or enhancing the front-end functionality and configuration of:
• leave policies
• benefit and pension plans
• payroll coding and processes
• organizational structures
• salary tables
• time and attendance
• employee self-service
• standard and ad-hoc reporting
• system variables, functional scripts and various other code tables
Your communication skills will allow you to create and maintain documentation related to system configurations, data entry procedures and cross-functional processes. As a subject matter expert, you will also provide training to ensure proper use of these systems and tools.
For additional information about the full accountabilities of this position please review the People and Culture Systems Specialist Job Description.
What you'll bring to the table...
We value lifelong learners and have found the following combination of education and experience allows people to be successful in this role:
• Experience supporting or administrating HR and/or Payroll systems, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Certification as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) would be an asset
• Strong technical skills or aptitude, including knowledge of relational database systems, data management principles, data analysis and manipulation (e.g., Excel formulas and pivot tables), and reporting tools.
• Solid communication skills with ability to adapt style and content to various audiences using business or technical language as appropriate.
• Systems or business analysis, project experience and knowledge of SQL would be considered strong assets
What we'll bring to the table...
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
- Membership in a “gold plated” defined benefit pension plan, meaning it’s the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retire
- Access to fitness and lifestyle centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
- Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and health and wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
- A complimentary employee bus pass (plus two taxable dependent passes)
- A corporate learning and development program to help you in continuous career growth
- An employee recognition program where we all recognize each other's successes (not just your Leaders!)
- A social club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria
What next steps could look like...
- Interviews will take place during the week of October 28
- The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.
- An eligibility list may be established for future full time regular and full time temporary vacancies
- This position is open for candidates to live and work anywhere within Canada, with the exception of Quebec
- If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.
- BC Transit is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If the organization identifies this position as a reasonable accommodation for an existing employee, all candidates will be notified as soon as reasonably possible.
At BC Transit, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you’re excited about this role and you have a combination of education and experience that you feel would fulfill its requirements, we encourage you to apply. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.
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