People & Culture Systems Specialist - Jobs in Victoria, BC

Job Description

Location: Victoria, BCEmployment Type: Regular Full TimeSalary: Exempt Band 3, MIN $73,900.00 - MAX $99,800.00Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/24/2022Placement 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 range and be considerate of internal equity comparisons.Are we right for you...We are thrilled you’ve decided to explore a career with us. As a crown corporation and recognized Top Employer in BC, BC Transit is British Columbias provincial transit authority responsible for transporting 58 million passengers every year, operating 88 transit systems in 130 communities across British Columbia (outside of Greater Vancouver).We’re passionate about helping to reduce congestion in our communities and bringing innovation to public transportation wherever we can including electrifying our fleet, introducing new bus lanes between Colwood and Downtown and exploring mobile payment options, to name just a few.It’s an exciting time to be in the transit industry and we’re looking for creative and passionate people 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 youll be doing...You will play an integral part of the People & Culture (P&C) 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.What youll bring to the table...We value lifelong learners and have found the following combination of education & experience allows people to be successful in this role:

• Post secondary degree in Human Resources Management, information technology, computer science, or a related discipline.
• Certification as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) would be an asset.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience supporting or administrating HR and/or Payroll systems, preferably in a unionized environment, with experience around planning, testing and implementing modifications to the HRIS resulting from changes in collective agreements, regulations and government legislation, and in response to new and changing business needs
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and test upgrades, patches and fixes provided by database software vendors.
• Strong IT skills including knowledge of relational database systems, data management principles, data analysis and manipulation (e.g., Excel formulas and pivot tables), and reporting tools.
• Strong communication skills with ability to adapt style and content to various audiences using business or technical language as appropriate.
• Systems or business analysis, project management experience and knowledge of SQL would be considered strong assets.

Please click here to view the full job description for this role.What well bring to the table...

• Comprehensive medical, dental and MSP group plan 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 retirement
• 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
• Maternity and parental leave employer paid top-up to support you and your family,
• An Employee Recognition Program where we all recognize each other successes (not just your Leaders!)
• A partnership with Kids&Co daycare provider which covers your registration fee and gets you to the top of their waitlist for both their Victoria and Langford locations,
• A Social Club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria

What next steps could look like...

• Applications will be assessed throughout the posting period, with interviews scheduled for January 27 – 31, 2022
• The position requires the competition of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search
• An assignment may be included as part of the recruitment process
• An eligibility list may be established for future full time & temporary vacancies
• If you have a disability which requires accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you

To keep our team members, customers and the communities we serve safe, we have introduced an interim Employee Mandatory Vaccination Policy intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. BC Transit requires proof of being fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Please be aware that your appointment to this position is conditional on meeting and maintaining the definition of being "fully vaccinated" as per the definition of Health Canada. Any employee providing false or misleading information, may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.We believe that diversity of thought and experience fuels innovation. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.While we welcome all applications, we will only respond directly to those who are short-listed for a role. Thanks in advance for your understanding and wishing you all the best in your career journey.Quick Apply

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