Corporate Payroll Technician ; Payroll Specialist

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Competition # : 47712

Department:Service Nova Scotia

Location:HALIFAX

Type of Employment:Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date:01-Feb-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

At Service Nova Scotia, we impact every citizen, business, and municipality in Nova Scotia. We provide services and programs to government departments and public sector organizations. We constantly strive towards making our programs and services more responsive to the needs and expectations of Nova Scotians through a culture of excellence.

The Financial Services Division of Service Nova Scotia provides corporate financial support through four key teams:
Payroll Services, Operational Accounting, Performance Excellence, and Collection Services. Within this division, Payroll Services provides service to the Province’s departments, agencies, and other government units, as well as the retirees of three government pension plans. Within Payroll Services, the Payroll Client Relations team is accountable to oversee the timely and accurate preparation of the Province's payroll, and the accurate maintenance of all HR master data within the SAP system.

As the Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for the accurate execution of the employee life cycle which includes a client base of unionized and non-unionized employees. You must ensure all transactions comply with Government and Departmental policies and procedures. You are also responsible for providing direction, responding to inquiries, and resolving discrepancies to ensure all clients receive service in a timely and professional manner.

This will involve managing multiple demands and meeting strict deadlines. You work collaboratively in a team providing service excellence to the client and participate in continuous improvement.

To be considered for this opportunity you have:

• Grade 12, as well as five (5) years directly related payroll experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience with a Human Resource Information System (SAP/HR preferred).
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform activities efficiently and accurately with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex payroll issues, best practices, procedures, and government regulations.
• Dealing diplomatically with a client to effectively manage difficult client encounters.
• You will be required to manage sensitive, personal situations, in a tactful, professional manner.
• Ability to function efficiently and effectively under considerable pressure while working to tight deadlines.

Applicants relying on education and experience for equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.

May be required to work overtime on occasion.

This competition is being leveraged to fill 2 current permanent, full-time vacancies. It may also be leveraged to fill other vacancies that arise in accordance with timelines outlined in the collective agreement

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths

Pay Grade: TE 20

Salary Range: $2,174.61- $2,550.37

Bi-Weekly

Note: The salary rates shown reflect the new Civil Service Agreement, effective…